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L40 JJC

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,883 mi
Last recorded37,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Marker light

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 36,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 35,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on the nearside front inner door step not within 30cm of anything

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside front inner and outer sill not within 30cm of seatbelt mount

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,227 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,491 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f top marker light in op

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 29,406 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,060 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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L40 JJC is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L40 JJC, 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 L40 JJC registered?

L40 JJC is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is L40 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 JJC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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