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F954 JNJ

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,243 mi
Last recorded61,243 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 JNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 61,243 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

rusty underside

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,163 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake travel

rusty underside

Pass 4 Sep 2023 60,914 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

rusty underside

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,356 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,355 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,500 miles

All Bushes Cracked And Perished But Resulting In Play

Various Areas Of Corrosion Under Camper

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured by spare wheel carrier (6.3.1d)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,858 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,490 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

load valve stiff

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,524 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 48,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,807 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,807 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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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F954 JNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 F954 JNJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F954 JNJ registered?

F954 JNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F954 JNJ safe to buy?

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