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P3 FJO

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

77,835 mi
Last recorded77,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,835 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower surface corrosion throughout chassis rails , inner sills , outer sills , leaf springs corroded advise to wax oil

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower surface corrosion throughout chassis rails , inner sills , outer sills , leaf springs corroded advise to wax oil

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front of van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg at front of van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake operation stiff

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount at the top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering operation stiff

Underside of van heavily corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 77,583 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

harsh corrosion to leaf springs

harsh corrosion to sub-frame

harsh corrosion to underside

sills corroded/deteriorated

suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to inner wheel arches

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

brake pipes corroded/deteriorated in places

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer panels corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs pitting

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

Rear outer panells corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 76,235 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust corroding

o/s n/s font inner wings corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,336 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs pitting/corroding

o/s n/s inner eings corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,336 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitting/corroding

o/s n/s inner eings corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,352 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,565 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,565 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,869 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,423 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 59,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,721 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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P3 FJO is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P3 FJO, 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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P3 FJO is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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