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N3 JEV

1999 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,146 mi
Last recorded222,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 222,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 222,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 222,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 222,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 220,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 215,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 214,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 214,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 208,322 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 200,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 200,801 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 188,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 176,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 166,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 157,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 133,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,073 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,062 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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N3 JEV is a 1999 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N3 JEV, 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 N3 JEV registered?

N3 JEV is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for N3 JEV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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