MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
294,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension shows signs of age
front washers could be better
front wipers smeary
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion forming near offside front suspension leg top mounting.
Corrosion forming on brake pipes.
Exhaust is corroded.
Nearside front ferrel corroded.
Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside rear outer tyre cut in tread.
Offside headlamp aim on high limit.
Oil leaks.
Screen is damaged.
Slight play in offside front hub.
Slight run out on front brakes.
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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J983 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J983 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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How do I check the history of J983 FDM?
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What year was J983 FDM registered?
J983 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 1991.
Is J983 FDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J983 FDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J983 FDM have outstanding finance?
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