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J201 XLS

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,702 mi
Last recorded35,702 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 XLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 35,702 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner front panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,793 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 33,793 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 31,640 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2023 29,699 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 27,480 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 27,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 27,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill not within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion panel behind bumper corroded but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill not within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front n/s front tyre slight perished

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

n/s rear tyre slight perished

o/s front tyre slight perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger slightly corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front battery tray corroded but secure

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,135 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside battery tray slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,135 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside battery tray slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 12 May 2011 18,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 18,536 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 17,196 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 17,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 11,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,997 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 86,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J201 XLS is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J201 XLS, 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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J201 XLS is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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