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J403 DUV

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 DUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2009 98,534 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,176 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2007 96,478 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 96,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,807 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake outer cable cracked

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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J403 DUV is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 J403 DUV, 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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What year was J403 DUV registered?

J403 DUV is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J403 DUV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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