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J29 FYJ

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,658 mi
Last recorded218,658 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 218,658 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on battery tray

corrosion on n/s + o/s front steps rear panels + rear outriggers

Fail 13 Jan 2015 218,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on battery tray

corrosion on n/s + o/s front steps rear panels + rear outriggers

Pass 30 Oct 2013 207,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on n/s front step + rear body

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Oct 2013 207,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on n/s front step + rear body

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2012 205,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 205,261 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 205,261 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 201,186 miles

lower timing cover insecure/broken

slight lift at king pins

some body/chassis rusting apparent

Fail 10 May 2006 201,186 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

lower timing belt cover insecure/bolt missing

rear model badge insecure

slight lift at king pins

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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J29 FYJ is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J29 FYJ, 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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J29 FYJ is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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