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J121 XAR

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 XAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,397 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 64,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working top (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 64,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,860 miles

Oil leak

both wipers smeary

lift to both king pins

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,854 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both wipers smeary

lift to both king pins

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

lift to both king pins

Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

lift to both king pins

Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,851 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lift to both king pins

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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J121 XAR is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 J121 XAR, 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 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J121 XAR registered?

J121 XAR is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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