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J116 YLS

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,908 mi
Last recorded130,908 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 YLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 130,908 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

HANDBRAKE LINKAGE GUIDE BROKEN AND ADRIFT

N/S/R SPRING SADDLE BOLTS NOT ORIGONAL BUT ARE SECURE

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/R WHEEL NUT INCORRECT TYPE

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VEHICLE BODY POSSIBLY HAS AN INADAQUATE REPAIR AT O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,908 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R SPRING SADDLE BOLTS NOT ORIGONAL BUT ARE SECURE

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/R WHEEL NUT INCORECT TYPE

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VEHICLE BODY POSSIBLY HAS AN INADAQUATE REPAIR AT O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

handbrake linkage guide broken and adrift

Fail 29 Jan 2009 130,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake linkage guide broken and adrift

Pass 14 Nov 2007 137,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r hub oil leak

slight corrosion on rear of chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2007 137,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r hub oil leak

slight corrosion on rear of chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,471 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 35,471 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J116 YLS is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 J116 YLS, 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 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J116 YLS is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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