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J483 OHA

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,057 mi
Last recorded66,057 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 OHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 66,057 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 65,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 64,828 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 63,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

offside rear brake drum slightly oval

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,273 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,276 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 52,071 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,510 miles

Vehicle has slight corrossion, not considered excessive in prescribed areas.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,510 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Vehicle has slight corrossion, not considered excessive in prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,179 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake rod center mounting fractured

n/s headlamp beam image slightly reduced

Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,281 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,281 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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J483 OHA is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J483 OHA, 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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J483 OHA is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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