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JGA 255X

1976 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Transit61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGA 255X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,255 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,482 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 23,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,293 miles

slight lift in o/s king pin

slight play in front (rear)spring shackle bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,598 miles

o/s/f under sill corr/holed

Fail 18 Oct 2014 136,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f under sill corr/holed

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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JGA 255X is a 1976 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,206 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 JGA 255X, 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 50 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGA 255X registered?

JGA 255X is a 1976 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 1976.

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