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J270 RBU

1992 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

3,476 mi
Last recorded3,476 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 RBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 3,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 1,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,983 miles

2nd battery tray corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing rubber slightly deteriorated and has slight lift (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 96,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated back of drum wet (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside 2nd battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing deteriorated and has slight lift (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 94,746 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,746 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded lsv seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Brake cable has restricted free movement rear near side hand brake inoperative (1.1.15 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safty catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced van floor o/s center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 91,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2018

Both sides sills has traces of body filler

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corrooded

Chassi rail has corrrossion

Exhuast system corroded

Front Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front To rear Both side inner and outer sill has tressas of filler and heavley seallanted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Probshaft universal joint has slight movment

Underbody has tressas of filler and heavly seallanted

Fail 27 Apr 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sills by the front leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sills by the rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides leaf spring mount area by the rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Both sides sills has traces of body filler

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corrooded

Chassi rail has corrrossion

Exhuast system corroded

Front Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Probshaft universal joint has slight movment

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

filler on off side rear floor repair

windscreen cracked not in view of vthe road

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

filler on off side rear floor repair

windscreen cracked not in view of vthe road

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,769 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside inner sill has slight corrosion

windscreen cracked below drivers view

Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside inner sill has slight corrosion

windscreen cracked below drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 81,037 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,576 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake discs scored and worn

front windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 31 May 2011 79,573 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 78,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 1,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 1,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 703 miles

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

o/s rear rebound rubber missing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 674 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear rebound rubber missing

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,541 miles

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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J270 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J270 RBU, 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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J270 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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