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J337 EYA

1992 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,500 mi
Last recorded28,500 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 EYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 28,500 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 27,773 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillars, bulk head and n/ subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play in n/s inner track rod knuckle

Fail 3 Jan 2018 27,761 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Holes X2 (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Holes X3 (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Gearbox cross memeber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cross member x4 (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,646 miles

Front no plate slightly deteriorated.

Front steps are corroded but not within prescribed areas.

O/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Slight leaks at exhaust sytem

Slight play at n/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 27,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure tray corroded and insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom of down pipe and rear of middle silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front inner step corroded but not with a prescribed area

Nearside Rear valance very corroded but not considered structural

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

Offside Front inner step corroded but not with in a prescribed area

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,760 miles

Corrosion at rear cross member & inner sills & steps but not considered supporting panneling.

Front no plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,570 miles

Corrosion at various places on front step and rear members but not excessive or not in prescribed areas

Rear spring leaf displaced but not fouling any other components.

Slight exhaust leaks but still secure & not excessive,

Fail 27 May 2014 24,540 miles

Brake pump/compressor retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust cracked at rear silencer but is still secure & not leaking

Rera spring leaves displaced but not fouling any other conmponenet

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,206 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,194 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 21,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general rust on vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion along offside centre and offside rear of vehicle`s lower body

slight perrishing on offside front tyre`s sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion along offside centre and offside rear of vehicle`s lower body

slight perrishing on offside front tyre`s sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,684 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear service brake slightly slower to operate than offside rear service brake

Fail 6 Nov 2009 15,684 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear service brake slightly slower to operate than offside rear service brake

Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,139 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

corrosion along offside front step

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,139 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

corrosion along offside front step

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,060 miles

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

Oil leak

slight perrishing on offside front tyre`s sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

slight perrishing on offside front tyre`s sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 14 Nov 2006 5,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 10 Nov 2005 1,626 miles

tyres cracked †welding covered in under sill. all chassie rust may require welding before next m o t

Fail 1 Nov 2005 1,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rest of tyres need changing soon

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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J337 EYA is a 1992 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J337 EYA, 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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J337 EYA is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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