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J970 FDM

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,592 mi
Last recorded68,592 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 FDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,592 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Mar 2011 68,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,881 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 63,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,057 miles

cut on n/s front tyre wall

parking brake leaver stiff

Fail 15 Mar 2007 58,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,454 miles

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.

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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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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J970 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1991.

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