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J487 UUK

1992 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,637 mi
Last recorded34,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 UUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,179 miles

Nearside Front side light dull

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion ineer sill door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

parking lever has excessive travel

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2015 16,568 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 9,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate cracked still readable

Pass 25 Jun 2013 7,873 miles

o/s door mirror repaired

o/s/f arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,747 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,599 miles

off/side/wheel/arch/fillerd

Fail 23 Jun 2010 83,599 miles

Centre Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off/side/wheel/arch/fillerd

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,120 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

off side rear chassis lightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 81,723 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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J487 UUK is a 1992 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J487 UUK, 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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J487 UUK is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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