1991 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · J278 BWP
1991 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 77,531 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J278 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 77,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J278 BWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Transit (J278 BWP) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J278 BWP Mileage History
- 25/01/202272,851 mi
- 25/01/202272,851 mi
- 20/01/202374,922 mi+2,071 mi
- 12/01/202476,467 mi+1,545 mi
- 23/01/202577,531 mi+1,064 mi
Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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