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J164 ODV

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 ODV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,223 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,114 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 81,190 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 81,190 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,044 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 79,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 76,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,148 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 74,148 miles

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

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

both front tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2014 72,142 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 17 May 2013 69,318 miles

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

Pass 28 May 2012 66,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 63,101 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 63,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,364 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,297 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 8,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 2,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 2,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,548 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J164 ODV is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J164 ODV, 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 J164 ODV registered?

J164 ODV is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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