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MRD 548J

1991 Ford Transit

Gold Petrol 1680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 548J
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,680cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 92,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,800 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,800 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,462 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror missing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 91,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside wing mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 83,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,209 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 78,202 miles

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

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

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

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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MRD 548J is a 1991 Ford Transit in Gold with a 1,680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MRD 548J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRD 548J registered?

MRD 548J is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is MRD 548J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 548J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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