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Q499MVX

2000 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ499MVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 160,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 160,132 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE MISSFIRE, SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE AND FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,631 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

SMOKEY NOISEY ENGINE WITH A SLIGHT MISSFIRE

SURFACE CORROSION ALONG CHASSIS AND UNDERNEATH

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILL BELOW DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WHEEL ARCH 2 X HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALONG CHASSIS AND UNDERNEATH

Pass 17 May 2019 159,037 miles

Has had many welded repairs covered in under seal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 159,037 miles

Has had many welded repairs covered in under seal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 159,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks around the edge of the tread (no cords seen)

both batteries insecure

chassis all over corroded and flakey

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2018 157,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 157,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 155,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 153,381 miles

Very slight roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2014 153,381 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Very slight roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 151,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 145,713 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 145,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 145,351 miles

offside front wheel bearing has possiable slight noise

Pass 3 Dec 2008 143,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 140,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 135,116 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 135,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q499MVX is a 2000 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,023 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 Q499MVX, 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 26 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q499MVX is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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