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J13 PTW

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 PTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,802 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal upper part of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive boarderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front cross member where bottom arms bolt on to

general corrosion to underside

repair around battery tray area undersealed

underside wax oiled in places

Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,796 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near seat mount that also seat belt attaches too (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near lower arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near seat mount that also seat belt attaches too (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shackle bush slight play on rear spring

Offside Rear Brake effort weaker than nearside overall

Offside Rear shackle bush slight play on rear spring

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 81,307 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,704 miles

wear front discs

Pass 16 May 2022 71,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 60,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill/ door step. (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 16,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,599 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,379 miles

front brake pipe ferrules rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2010 12,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pipe ferrules rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 11,887 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,086 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,443 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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J13 PTW is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J13 PTW, 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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J13 PTW is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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