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J306 TBF

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

4,105 mi
Last recorded4,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 TBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 4,105 miles

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

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2025 3,903 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 3,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 3,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 3,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 1,914 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 1,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 1,426 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,462 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,462 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,259 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 99,163 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 99,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2009 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 98,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,456 miles

rear number plate slight faided

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,439 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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J306 TBF 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 J306 TBF, 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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J306 TBF is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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