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J972 BTV

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 BTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2024 81,911 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple points along whole length of crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost lower arm anchor point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Hub oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Shoes contaminated (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking bottom of fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost lower arm anchor point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Thick covering of underseal impairing view. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Water tank securing device insecure/inadequate.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 78,388 miles

Front crossmember has been welded and heavily undersealedmaking inspection difficult

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 78,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,358 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,027 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,134 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside battery tray corroded, battery insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,887 miles

offside battery tray corroded, battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,242 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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J972 BTV is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J972 BTV, 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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J972 BTV is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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