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J185 BWJ

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 58,046 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded

corrosion at o/s/r wheel arch

front reg plate cracked

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis weld breaking away. (6.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

slight hole in exhaust pipe

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,494 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 56,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

battery insecure

body work poor

both front ball jionts slight lift

Fail 15 May 2006 56,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.2)

battery insecure

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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J185 BWJ is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 J185 BWJ, 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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J185 BWJ is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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