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ABW 810D

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 810D
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 44,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 May 2025 44,981 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner step sills corroded/holed at front spring rear most mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front rear most spring mounts corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded /holed from top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside chassis corroded/holed at spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded/holed at rear of front spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure bumper grill damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded/holed at steering box inner mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded/holed at steering box mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded/holed at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in cracked/perished tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner rear tyres cut to cords in badly cracked/perished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab wing wheel arches and door lower panels corroded/flaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine wetting oil

Nearside Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight park brake (1.1.1 (a))

Vehicle under sealed front to rear in parts

Fail 25 Oct 2024 44,981 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 65mm at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind steering box MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front grille loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable both have wear in splines (6.1.7 (e))

underside of vech is heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension comp heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2023 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 42,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Welding is heavily undersealed on the o/f.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,916 miles

Heavy under seal, hard to check all the welding on the underside.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 42,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under side heavily under sealed hard to check all the welding.

Pass 2 May 2018 42,502 miles

vehicle has been repaired in various places and been heavily undersealed, welding can not be checked

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 26 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

vehicle has been repaired in various places and been heavily undersealed, welding can not be checked

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,995 miles

ALL WELDING WORK COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

nearside centre chassis by fuel tank starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis starting to coorde around spring anchor

Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,991 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

nearside centre chassis by fuel tank starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis starting to coorde around spring anchor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,901 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,750 miles

welding repairs been carried to vehicle and have been undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill repaired with fillers

welding repairs been carried out to all of chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,541 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,100 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,065 miles

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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ABW 810D is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 810D, 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 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 810D is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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