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J60 TOD

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 TOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,533 miles

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

Lots of corrosion to underside all outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 52,533 miles

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

Lots of corrosion to underside all outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,657 miles

underside components corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2024 50,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside components corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all steering and suspension componants corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2023 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all steering and suspension componants corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 48,892 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 May 2020 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 48,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,430 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,102 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped at front (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

faulty ignition switch

Fail 17 May 2016 39,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

faulty ignition switch

Pass 26 May 2015 38,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,058 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking.

Pass 10 May 2012 34,929 miles

Engine managment light is on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2012 34,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine managment light is on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,365 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pad thickness not visable

front tyres perishing

Fail 9 May 2011 33,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pad thickness not visable

front tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2010 30,938 miles

o/s front tyre side wall perished

Fail 6 May 2009 28,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 28,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,038 miles

Both front tyres cracking through tread.

Fail 9 May 2008 27,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres cracking through tread.

Pass 2 May 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,769 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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J60 TOD is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 J60 TOD, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J60 TOD registered?

J60 TOD is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is J60 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 TOD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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