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J175 LFW

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,965 mi
Last recorded59,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 LFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,516 miles

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

offside and nearside outer wheel arches rusty and coroded

Fail 21 Aug 2007 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside and nearside outer wheel arches rusty and coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 244,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipe to flexi corroding †battery insecure †

handbrake pivot seized

outer sills corroded †slight play in steering rack †

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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J175 LFW is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J175 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J175 LFW registered?

J175 LFW is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J175 LFW safe to buy?

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