MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at compensator mounting (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed lower section (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front tyre is perishing
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear chassis is showing filler
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/s/f tyre is slightly perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/s/f tyre is slightly perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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J863 YWE is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J863 YWE, 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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J863 YWE is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 1991.
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