MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,396 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
corrosion apparent nearside front chassis
multi repairs have been carried out rear chassis
offside front & nearside front wheel arches corroded
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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