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J933 MDG

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 MDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,884 miles

both front doors difficult to open from outside.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre 16 years old.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

power steering pump bearing noise.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 86,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

power steering pump bearing noise.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner wing to chassis signs of corrosion

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

power steering pump slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2021 86,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 5.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear wearing uneven

Offside Front inner wing to chassis signs of corrosion

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

power steering pump slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,678 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering resivoir empty

Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,664 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation not increasing at the same rate. (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering resivoir empty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,089 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,766 miles

Front both shockabsorbers weak in damping

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,529 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,331 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt perrished

lift in prop shaft centre bearing

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

slight corrosion offside front bumper bracket

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,341 miles

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)

Both auxillary belts loose and slipping

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Secondry rear suspension air bags under inflated

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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J933 MDG is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J933 MDG, 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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J933 MDG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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