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T639 BJR

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,538 mi
Last recorded219,538 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 BJR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 219,538 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 206,011 miles

beam pattern

both front wheel bearings

n/s mirror

n/s/r inner tyre

n/s/r lens broken

o/s marker light

oil leak

prop mount

Fail 15 Dec 2008 206,007 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

beam pattern

both front wheel bearings

n/s mirror

n/s/r inner tyre

n/s/r lens broken

o/s marker light

oil leak

prop mount

Pass 16 Jan 2008 192,545 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 192,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake binding a bit

rear panel/ light mounts and number plate mount very rusty/holed/jaggerd edges

Pass 28 Dec 2006 166,907 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 166,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil below min on dip stick

Pass 20 Dec 2005 142,169 miles

parking brake only just meets requirments. †offside rear service brake showing less effort than would normally be expected

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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T639 BJR is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T639 BJR, 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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T639 BJR is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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