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J954 HMR

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,583 mi
Last recorded92,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ954 HMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,485 miles

Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2022 92,428 miles

Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,412 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Generasl body corrosion

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

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

Previous welding repairs

Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,205 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Hole in offside front chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Loose open wiring offside centre (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis leg above fuel tank filler neck - nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Previous welding repairs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat rocks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Generasl body corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake tell-tale not working

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside seat belt mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmber (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive andv offside rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,292 miles

both rear leaf springs in poor condition and slightly displaced

n/s/f tyre perrished on outside edge

n/s/r tyre perrished on outside edge

prop shalft surport bearing mount area corroded

stone chip in front screen

underside of vehicle in poor condition and previous welding repairs poor

weling rapairs covered in under seal at time of retest

Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear leaf springs in poor condition and slightly displaced

n/s/f tyre perrished on outside edge

n/s/r tyre perrished on outside edge

prop shalft surport bearing mount area corroded

stone chip in front screen

underside of vehicle in poor condition and previous welding repairs poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,075 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre outer side walls slightly corroded

n/s/f door step sill corroded

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,868 miles

off side rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 81,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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J954 HMR is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J954 HMR, 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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J954 HMR is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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