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J253 CYV

1992 Ford Transit

Black Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

47,203 mi
Last recorded47,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 CYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 47,203 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 47,003 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,766 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery terminals (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,284 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both offside rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2014 45,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both offside rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 44,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

ht lead arching out

ignition coil arching out

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,835 miles

osf leaf spring rearmost bush split

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 41,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf leaf spring rearmost bush split

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,939 miles

brake fluid level low

nsr inner tyre 2mm

slight play in osf nsf wheel bearings

Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

nsr inner tyre 2mm

slight play in osf nsf wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,839 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint blow

nsr inner tyre on legal limit

slight play from steering

slight play in nsf osf kingpins

Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre to rear exhaust joint blow

nsr inner tyre on legal limit

slight play from steering

slight play in nsf osf kingpins

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

idle speed high, exhaust blow @ joint & n/s/r outer tyre low on tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,253 miles

idle speed high, exhaust blow @ joint & n/s/r outer tyre low on tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,459 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 27,238 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 23,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 21,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 21,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J253 CYV is a 1992 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 J253 CYV, 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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J253 CYV is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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