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J859 SFA

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,400 mi
Last recorded82,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 SFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,400 miles

front to rear of underneath vehicle is heavily coated with under seal and preventing a full inspection to assess corrosion

noise on rear wheel;s when spun possibly from diff

Fail 4 Feb 2026 82,383 miles

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

front to rear of underneath vehicle is heavily coated with under seal and preventing a full inspection to assess corrosion

noise on rear wheel;s when spun possibly from diff

Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,595 miles

front to rear chassis and floor excessively coated with under seal

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,137 miles

front to rear of underneath excessively coated in under seal

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear of underneath excessively coated in under seal

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 24,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,787 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 38,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,691 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 99,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,461 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J859 SFA is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J859 SFA, 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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What year was J859 SFA registered?

J859 SFA is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is J859 SFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J859 SFA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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