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1992 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · J974 AWF

J974 AWF

1992 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 92,708 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,708 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1992
Engine
2496cc
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J974 AWF Key Findings

  • 32 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
  • 92,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)

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J974 AWF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 01:00
MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Transit (J974 AWF) between January 2006 and April 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (39 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 63 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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J974 AWF Mileage History

  1. 17/01/200663,054 mi
  2. 12/01/200766,044 mi+2,990 mi
  3. 04/01/200867,505 mi+1,461 mi
  4. 04/01/200867,505 mi
  5. 14/01/200969,353 mi+1,848 mi
  6. 14/01/200969,353 mi
  7. 14/01/201070,131 mi+778 mi
  8. 28/01/201070,137 mi+6 mi
  9. 02/02/201171,537 mi+1,400 mi
  10. 28/02/201171,541 mi+4 mi
  11. 27/02/20120 mi-71,541 mi
  12. 12/03/201272,389 mi+72,389 mi
  13. 07/03/201372,487 mi+98 mi
  14. 10/05/201473,153 mi+666 mi
  15. 10/05/201473,153 mi
  16. 09/05/201574,476 mi+1,323 mi
  17. 14/05/201574,543 mi+67 mi
  18. 12/05/201676,023 mi+1,480 mi
  19. 15/05/201778,045 mi+2,022 mi
  20. 22/05/201778,046 mi+1 mi
  21. 19/05/201879,828 mi+1,782 mi
  22. 18/05/201980,982 mi+1,154 mi
  23. 24/05/201981,003 mi+21 mi
  24. 28/11/202082,952 mi+1,949 mi
  25. 22/01/202283,847 mi+895 mi
  26. 08/02/202283,856 mi+9 mi
  27. 17/03/202386,019 mi+2,163 mi
  28. 24/03/202386,032 mi+13 mi
  29. 15/03/202491,385 mi+5,353 mi
  30. 19/03/202491,389 mi+4 mi
  31. 09/04/202592,708 mi+1,319 mi
  32. 16/04/202592,708 mi

Average of roughly 1,541 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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1992 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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