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J440 MHG

1992 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 MHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 99,147 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 85,407 miles

Nearside passenger swivel seat loose but not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 77,860 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 77,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,099 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 75,728 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,684 miles

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

slight corrosion through out vehicle structure

Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,684 miles

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

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

slight corrosion through out vehicle structure

Pass 29 May 2012 74,660 miles

slight corrosion through out rear off vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,245 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 72,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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J440 MHG is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J440 MHG, 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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J440 MHG is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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