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J97 BYC

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

54,568 mi
Last recorded54,568 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 BYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F A pillar/ bulkhead corroded next to bonnet hinge

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded next to crossmember mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded next to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R spring front mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F A pillar/ bulkhead corroded next to bonnet hinge

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded next to crossmember mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded next to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R spring front mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,287 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,771 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 63,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lumpy on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 52,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,732 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,099 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 51,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 50,380 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 50,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 49,778 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 49,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 49,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,027 miles

corrosion both sides inner rear wheel arches

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2016 49,019 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,403 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 47,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 45,077 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 41,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,610 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,553 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,992 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,630 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,361 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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J97 BYC is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 J97 BYC, 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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J97 BYC is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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