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J312 VAX

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 VAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,657 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear service brake imbalance 15-20%

steering column top bush has some play

Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,642 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f cab floor seat belt mount area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/r bottom shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre below -inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear service brake imbalance 15-20%

steering column top bush has some play

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,447 miles

chassis has many welding repairs

engine oil leak/blowing over rack etc

n/s/r shock (bottom bush slight play )

o/s/f tyre close to limit -inner 3/4

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.85,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(2.50 limit ) (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r outer tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r inner tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 45 % o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)

chassis has many welding repairs

engine oil leak/blowing over rack etc

n/s/r shock (bottom bush slight play )

o/s/f tyre close to limit -inner 3/4

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread cut and perished

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

Offside Front body bracket mounting bolt loose

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,068 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear gearbox mounting crossmember /body prescribed areas/ nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside anchor brackets (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside shackle brackets (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread cut and perished

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

Offside Front body bracket mounting bolt loose

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired nearside and offside (2.4.B.1c)

VIN plate missing from nearside cab step panel

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired nearside and offside (2.4.B.1c)

VIN plate missing from nearside cab step panel

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,102 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 80,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 69,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,668 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 59,796 miles

c orrosion on brake ferrules

chassis heavily repaired

front+rear brake readings uneven on application

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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J312 VAX is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J312 VAX, 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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J312 VAX is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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