MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f tyre wearing low
rear service brake imbalance 15-20%
steering column top bush has some play
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
c orrosion on brake ferrules
chassis heavily repaired
front+rear brake readings uneven on application
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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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