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JAS 278

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,872 mi
Last recorded38,872 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 278
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 22,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

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

both sides front and rear wheel arches corroded

both sides front inner wheel arches corroded

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

both sides rear bumper mounting beam corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 21,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

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

both sides front wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both sides front wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 16,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear axle leaking oil

Offside Rear chassis corroded

corrosion to both sides front wheel arches

Pass 6 May 2016 14,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 12,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 10,572 miles

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

off side rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 23 May 2013 8,339 miles

offside rear braking effort slightly low

Fail 23 May 2013 8,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear braking effort slightly low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,227 miles

o/s/r braking and handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 9 Jun 2012 6,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r braking and handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,027 miles

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

o/s/r service and parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,873 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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JAS 278 is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel 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 JAS 278, 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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What year was JAS 278 registered?

JAS 278 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is JAS 278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 278 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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