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J643 SER

1992 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 5749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Econoline144,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ643 SER
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,749cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 160,073 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 159,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 158,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 154,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 148,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 148,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,977 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,844 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 141,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 138,201 miles

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

under side of van rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2010 138,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

under side of van rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2007 135,989 miles

advisories as original test number424397447084

Fail 16 Feb 2007 135,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

inner sills rusted

metal pipes rusted

play front wheel bearings both sides

play steering drop arm

play steering system

rear body crossmember weakened by rust and holed in places not considered exessive affecting both offside and nearside

rust forming body and chassis on and near perscribed areas

Fail 19 Jan 2007 135,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/R inner sill rusted.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Spare tyre defective

Steering box drop link joint has some play.

Steering system has some play.

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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J643 SER is a 1992 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 144,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J643 SER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J643 SER registered?

J643 SER is a 1992 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J643 SER safe to buy?

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