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S202 JFP

1999 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

225,209 mi
Last recorded225,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 JFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 225,209 miles

floor pans rusty

n/s/ inner arch rusty

oil leak

rear leaf spring starting to splay

rear shakel bushes worn

sills and chassi rusty

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Jun 2012 225,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

floor pans rusty

n/s/ inner arch rusty

oil leak

rear leaf spring starting to splay

rear shakel bushes worn

sills and chassi rusty

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Jun 2011 221,137 miles

air filter and power steering reservoir insecure

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

drivers seat slightly insecure

o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front n/s front and n/s rear wheel arches corroding

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2011 221,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

air filter and power steering reservoir insecure

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

drivers seat slightly insecure

o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front n/s front and n/s rear wheel arches corroding

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 211,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 201,906 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 201,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 181,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 181,308 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 179,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 161,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

spare tyre tread below 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,730 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

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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S202 JFP is a 1999 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S202 JFP, 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 S202 JFP registered?

S202 JFP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S202 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 JFP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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