MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
513,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
chassis undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
see list 07/09/2006
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
center exhaust requires support
centre seat belt slightly faulty
fuel pipe insecure
hazard switch faulty
o/s roof light out
prop shaft mounting rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J917 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J917 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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What year was J917 SOX registered?
J917 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1991.
Is J917 SOX safe to buy?
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