MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
slight bind on o/s rear brake
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
both front tyres worn on inner edge
cut on n/s front tyre wall, close to showing cords
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front tyres worn on inner edge
cut on n/s front tyre wall, close to showing cords
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
advanced corrosion on n/s & o/s front wheel arches
cut on n/s front tyre wall
parking brake leaver stiff
Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
cut on n/s front tyre wall
parking brake leaver stiff
battery insecure
chassis corroding at n/s front suspension mount
slight split on o/s wiper blade
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J970 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J970 FDM, 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 J970 FDM registered?
J970 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1991.
Is J970 FDM safe to buy?
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