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J480 GFM

1992 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

384 mi
Last recorded384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 GFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 384 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated and outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 99,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 99,917 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on front wishbone anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,205 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,551 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,145 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 91,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 89,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 87,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,179 miles

extensive welding repairs to offside of chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2008 81,154 miles

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

extensive welding repairs to offside of chassis

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 77,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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J480 GFM is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J480 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J480 GFM registered?

J480 GFM is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J480 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 GFM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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