MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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))
Front crossmember has been welded and heavily undersealedmaking inspection difficult
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside battery tray corroded, battery insecure
offside battery tray corroded, battery insecure
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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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