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J851 PFH

1991 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

2,536 mi
Last recorded2,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 PFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 2,536 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 2,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 1,577 miles

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

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERFLOOR CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 15 Aug 2023

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

UNDERFLOOR CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,767 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,767 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed + corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,317 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,444 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear outer wheel arched corroded

clutch noisey

front pads not clearly visable through wheel or back or caliper

offside front valance excessively corroded but outside perscribed area

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need repositioning onto screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step, within 30 cm of offside front seat mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear outer wheel arched corroded

clutch noisey

front pads not clearly visable through wheel or back or caliper

offside front valance excessively corroded but outside perscribed area

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery tray corroded battery leaking

both rear w/ arches filled

offside front door step split and corroded

offside front inner wing corroded with battery acid

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,013 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake mount (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery tray corroded battery leaking

both rear w/ arches filled

offside front door step split and corroded

offside front inner wing corroded with battery acid

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,159 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat modified

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,240 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat mount corroded

o/s side step corroded

o/s steering rack boot aged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

floor corroded near drivers seat mount

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,550 miles

drivers seat mount modified

wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,780 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear diff worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,270 miles

shockers weak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,179 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,120 miles

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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J851 PFH is a 1991 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 J851 PFH, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J851 PFH is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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