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J857 SOX

1991 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 SOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2025 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 88,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,709 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,055 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,255 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f arch corroded

n/s/f door corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f arch corroded

n/s/f door corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,194 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Feb 2010 81,194 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 75,366 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J857 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J857 SOX, 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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J857 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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