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J43 DYF

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,992 mi
Last recorded91,992 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 DYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

corrosion to osf door step inner and outer

corrosion to osf nsf chassis legs and suspension mounts

corrosion to osr nsr suspension mounts

engine oil leak

nsf inner wheel arch corroded

osf inner and outer wheel arch corroded

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction

slight play detected at steering wheel

temp repair to power steering pipes

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

corrosion to osf door step inner and outer

corrosion to osf nsf chassis legs and suspension mounts

corrosion to osr nsr suspension mounts

engine oil leak

nsf inner wheel arch corroded

osf inner and outer wheel arch corroded

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction

slight play detected at steering wheel

temp repair to power steering pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to osf door step

corrosion to osf nsf inner upper wheel arches

corrosion to osf outer wheel arch

front number plate cracked

ns inner sill corroded

osr nsr supension mounts corroded

osr sidelight slight interaction and dim

slight pay in osr nsr foremost leaf spring bushes

slight play detected at steering wheel

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,865 miles

corrosion to osf door step

corrosion to osf nsf inner upper wheel arches

corrosion to osf outer wheel arch

front number plate cracked

ns inner sill corroded

osr nsr supension mounts corroded

osr sidelight slight interaction and dim

slight pay in osr nsr foremost leaf spring bushes

slight play detected at steering wheel

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 68,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,184 miles

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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J43 DYF is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J43 DYF, 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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J43 DYF is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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