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J17 HCL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 HCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,241 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,241 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,181 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,649 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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J17 HCL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J17 HCL, 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 J17 HCL registered?

J17 HCL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is J17 HCL safe to buy?

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