1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

932 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 932 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.4%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.9%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.0%
  2. Suspension21.2%
  3. Body & chassis20.3%
  4. Brakes17.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.6%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 63.4% of 1999 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 932 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).