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J989 FDM

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,156 mi
Last recorded91,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 FDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,108 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,752 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 87,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside font inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 86,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure both batterys (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,557 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,653 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,046 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,799 miles

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

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

corrision near off side piler

corrision off side step

Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,772 miles

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

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

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

corrision off side step

corrision near off side piler

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,956 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroded but not within 30cms of suspension mounting

Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rfont discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,476 miles

both batteries insecure.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

offside and nearside front chassis members corroding.

offside battery tray severely corroded and requires immediate attention.

Pass 2 May 2008 78,292 miles

advancing corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis members may need attention at a later date.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 78,283 miles

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

advancing corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis members may need attention at a later date.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,989 miles

advancing corrosion to front chassis members.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

advancing corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis members.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,543 miles

cracks in screen within limits

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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J989 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J989 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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J989 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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