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J191 BKU

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ191 BKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,876 miles

all suspension bushes perished

both rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

slight play both front wheel bearings

some previous welding repairs becoming weak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

all suspension bushes perished

both rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

slight play both front wheel bearings

some previous welding repairs becoming weak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,751 miles

general under body in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2013 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,601 miles

n/s/front chassis leg corroded

o/s/rear bump stop missing

o/s/rear light lens cracked

rear brakes out of balance

rear shacle bushes perished & split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,266 miles

battery insecure

lots of handbrake travel

offside front chassis por

offside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear brake imbalance 46%

rear chassis poor in places

rear spring bushes in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

lots of handbrake travel

offside front chassis por

offside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear brake imbalance 46%

rear chassis poor in places

rear spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 77,000 miles

general chassis/component corrosion ... windscreen stone chipped ... slight imbalance front brakes .

rear spring mtg bushes worn ... back panel broken/loose ... o.s.f shock absorber damp ...

Fail 18 May 2010 77,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

general chassis/component corrosion ... windscreen stone chipped ... slight imbalance front brakes .

rear spring mtg bushes worn ... back panel broken/loose ... o.s.f shock absorber damp ...

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,495 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes heavly greased, unable to fully inspect

Center rear view mirror missing

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion present throughout the underside of the vehicle, borderline in places

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,491 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Battery insecure

Brake pipes heavly greased, unable to fully inspect

Center rear view mirror missing

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion present throughout the underside of the vehicle, borderline in places

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2008 73,139 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2007 71,264 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft center carrier bearing deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2007 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high †battery in secure †radiator mount broken †engine oil leak

nsf (front )step coroded †rear spring bushes deterioating †movement in front wheel bearings

rear valance coroded †front number plate cracked †rear tyres close to legal limit and scrubbed †exhaust tail pipe coroded

center propshaft bearing excessively worn

Pass 8 May 2006 69,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,386 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft carrier worn to excess

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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J191 BKU is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J191 BKU, 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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J191 BKU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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