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J955 TBW

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,473 mi
Last recorded63,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 TBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,473 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

offside service and park brake effort low/poor

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,453 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

steering control tight not considered excessive at time of test(top UJ has tight spot boarder line decision made)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,453 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,913 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 13,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,475 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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J955 TBW is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue 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 J955 TBW, 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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J955 TBW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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