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J985 KUT

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

75,685 mi
Last recorded75,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 KUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,685 miles

Battery tray rusted away - Battery loose

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OS door step - Rust holes

OSF upper side light not work

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wippers judder but clear screen

Fail 29 Jun 2012 75,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery tray rusted away - Battery loose

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSR inner tyre flat

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OS door step - Rust holes

OSF upper side light not work

OSR inner tyre flat and sidewalls cracking up

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Wippers judder but clear screen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,226 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside of rear panel dammaged but lights still visable from rear of vechicle

passenger mirror repaired but gives clear view to rear of vechicle

slight dammage drivers seat belt

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,226 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside of rear panel dammaged but lights still visable from rear of vechicle

passenger mirror repaired but gives clear view to rear of vechicle

slight dammage drivers seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,510 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

OSF upper side light not work

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 63,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

OSF upper side light not work

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,771 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 54,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 54,182 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

driver door latch,split

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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J985 KUT is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J985 KUT, 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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What year was J985 KUT registered?

J985 KUT is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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