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J946 EHU

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 EHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front passenger seat slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2023 85,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing corroded sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front passenger seat slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,345 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion to o/s door bottom and wheelarch

Fail 31 May 2022 85,345 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to centre section holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion to o/s door bottom and wheelarch

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,735 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 69,733 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,748 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,637 miles

hole in o/s inner sill at front

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 68,365 miles

o/s inner sill holed by corrosion at front

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 67,972 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 67,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 64,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 6 May 2011 64,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 6 May 2010 64,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust is blowing slightly at the rear

exhaust system is corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/r brake is binding slightly - poss. slightly oval shapped drum

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 May 2009 63,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,009 miles

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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J946 EHU 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 71.4%.

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 J946 EHU, 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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J946 EHU is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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