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J888 DNB

2000 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 DNB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,563 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 113,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,295 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 99,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 98,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 91,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 88,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,334 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 86,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 84,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 76,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 73,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,979 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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J888 DNB is a 2000 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,023 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 J888 DNB, 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 26 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J888 DNB is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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