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J143 SRU

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

1,396 mi
Last recorded1,396 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 SRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,396 miles

centre prepshaft bearing has been siliconed

corrosion to back of cab area

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to steps and sills and rear lower of rear tailboard

front brake pads are worn very low and are on legal limits

front discs have slight corrosion to surfaces

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle and chassis

n/s/f wheel bearing cap is missing

parking brake lever has long travel and requires adjustment

rear seats have been removed

serat belts have slight fluffing and fraying

slight play and knock in steering system

vehicle emitts slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2009 1,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

centre prepshaft bearing has been siliconed

corrosion to back of cab area

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to steps and sills and rear lower of rear tailboard

front brake pads are worn very low and are on legal limits

front discs have slight corrosion to surfaces

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle and chassis

n/s/f wheel bearing cap is missing

parking brake lever has long travel and requires adjustment

rear seats have been removed

serat belts have slight fluffing and fraying

slight play and knock in steering system

vehicle emitts slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2009 13,918 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all seat belts fluffed and frayed

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to outriggers and near propshaft mountings

front brake discs are heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and complete under vehicle

knock in steering system

o/s/f wheel beaing is slightly noisy

steering free play at steering wheel

centre propshaft bearings worn and have play

coolant leak from water pump area

n/s/f wheel bearing cap missing and bearing looks dry

Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,015 miles

corrosion apparent nearside front chassis

multi repairs have been carried out rear chassis

offside front & nearside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion apparent nearside front chassis

multi repairs have been carried out to rear chassis

offside front & nearside front wheel arches corroded

Battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 8,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

offside & nearside rear chassis extensions badly corroded--front number plate cracked--clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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J143 SRU is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J143 SRU, 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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J143 SRU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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