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T481 SBJ

1999 Ford Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Motor Caravan47,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,708 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 71,708 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 71,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,289 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,159 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,511 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,269 miles

rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,851 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,369 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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T481 SBJ is a 1999 Ford Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 47,027 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T481 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T481 SBJ registered?

T481 SBJ is a 1999 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T481 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T481 SBJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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