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J403 XHJ

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

27,494 mi
Last recorded27,494 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 27,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 27,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 21,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked but no cord visible

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 21,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked but no cord visible

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,883 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,883 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,021 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

play in steering colomn bottom knuckel

Fail 6 Jun 2015 8,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

play in steering colomn bottom knuckel

Pass 28 May 2014 97,922 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 97,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 95,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,581 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 95,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,467 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,467 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 86,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,077 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 83,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 79,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,908 miles

some wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2007 74,902 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 73,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 73,913 miles

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

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

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 XHJ is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

J403 XHJ is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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