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D16 FMC

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,249 mi
Last recorded37,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 FMC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle king pin has some vertical movement

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,000 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,775 miles

Minor Play in o/s/f wheel

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s Battery insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,775 miles

Minor Play in o/s/f wheel

n/s Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 166,187 miles

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

Oil leak

all other tyre pressures are low

bolt in O/S/R inner tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 15,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers sun visior pivot loose.

O/S front battery insecure.

O/S front door bottom corroded.

O/S front king pin lift and play.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight weep of oil from steering box output shaft.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers sun visior pivot loose.

O/S front battery insecure.

O/S front door bottom corroded.

O/S front king pin lift and play.

Slight weep of oil from steering box output shaft.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,909 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 142,576 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 142,576 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s rear & n/s rear tyres all show signs of sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,062 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 13,058 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have small cracks in inner side walls

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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D16 FMC is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D16 FMC, 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.

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D16 FMC is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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