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J171 JPO

1992 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,877 mi
Last recorded76,877 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 JPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,877 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,020 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 75,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,917 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s rear chassis legs near the bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,041 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,064 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 62,878 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 62,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,824 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre is craking on sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,293 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 62,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,411 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,407 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,012 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,563 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J171 JPO is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J171 JPO, 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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J171 JPO is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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