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K155 KAF

1999 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,862 mi
Last recorded54,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 KAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 54,862 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 54,372 miles

O/S/R inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body rust

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smearing screen badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of front drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded on inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt very loose causing steering to judder (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective low on pressure

Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,198 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective low on pressure

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,370 miles

Nearside steering arm bent

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside steering arm bent

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,608 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,956 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 34,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,788 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,064 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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K155 KAF is a 1999 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K155 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K155 KAF registered?

K155 KAF is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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