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J212 VOV

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,731 mi
Last recorded14,731 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 VOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 14,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 14,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 14,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 14,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 12,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,619 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 10,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 9,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rack arm has slight play.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 7,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015
Pass 26 Jul 2014 3,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 1,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 99,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,709 miles

Both driver and passenger seats insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake juddering

Offside front flexible brake pipe mounting braket loose.

Offside front top shock absorber upper mounting prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre has cuts to the tread pattern and is cracking

Rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both driver and passenger seats insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake juddering

Offside front flexible brake pipe mounting braket loose.

Offside front top shock absorber upper mounting prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre has cuts to the tread pattern and is cracking

Rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,062 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 81,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 80,976 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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J212 VOV is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J212 VOV, 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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J212 VOV is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1992.

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