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J958 SOX

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,023 mi
Last recorded220,023 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ958 SOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 220,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 190,021 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 190,021 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

propshaft defective

Fail 23 Jan 2006 190,021 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery tray corroded to excess n/s

propshaft mounting area not seam welded and corroded in two areas

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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J958 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit in White 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 J958 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 J958 SOX registered?

J958 SOX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J958 SOX safe to buy?

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