MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front step small corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front seat been modified but secure at time of test
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front step small corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached held on with wood screws only (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat been modified but secure at time of test
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
very rusty all over but ok at time of test
ns os rear end of rear spring hanger slight corrossion
slight corrosion near rear compensator valve customer pressented with grease covering chassi
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ns os rear end of rear spring hanger slight corrossion
slight corrosion near rear compensator valve customer pressented with grease covering chassi
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator valve (3.3.A.2)
n\s o\s front tyres need replacing
n\s o\s rear chassisi slightly corroded but doesnt effect brakeing or steering
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator valve (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n\s o\s front tyres need replacing
n\s o\s rear chassisi slightly corroded but doesnt effect brakeing or steering
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the manifold (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section of exhaust (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking around engine area can not pin point location (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion to suspension components and chassis rails
o/s/f tyre perishing
Oil leak
bare wires at junction behind driver seat
front brake discs pitted/corroded
offside rear lamp unit lighting dimmer than nearside
patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle
speedo illumination poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
bare wires at junction behind driver seat
front brake discs pitted/corroded
offside rear lamp unit lighting dimmer than nearside
patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle
speedo illumination poor
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
slight play in rack
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in rack
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LJZ 8912 is a 1988 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 LJZ 8912, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LJZ 8912 registered?
LJZ 8912 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1988.
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