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J99 SDV

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,423 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,423 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 91,587 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,811 miles

near side step rusted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2016 83,811 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

near side step rusted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,142 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,149 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

bolt missing from gearbox flange to propshaft

Pass 10 May 2011 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 67,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,487 miles

o/s rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 16 May 2008 55,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2008 55,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,111 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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J99 SDV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 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 J99 SDV, 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 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J99 SDV registered?

J99 SDV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is J99 SDV safe to buy?

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