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H217 UCG

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,225 mi
Last recorded7,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 UCG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 7,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,728 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrossion around vehicle

oil leak

rear exhaust ruber perished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 6,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrossion around vehicle

oil leak

rear exhaust ruber perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,453 miles

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

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

all 4 shocks worn

general corrossion

ns door step corroded

nsf and osf front leaf spring hangers corroded

nsr and osr rear leaf spring hangers corroded

oil leak

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 15 Mar 2011 6,348 miles

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

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

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

all 4 shocks worn

general corrossion

ns door step corroded

nsf and osf front leaf spring hangers corroded

nsr and osr rear leaf spring hangers corroded

oil leak

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,374 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 5,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,838 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear reg plates fading, (front also cracked)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 4,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear reg plates fading, (front also cracked)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,946 miles

front and rear reg plates are fading

nsf and osr brake pipe ferrules are slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering box

slight play nsf and osf king pins

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,004 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 2,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 1,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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H217 UCG is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H217 UCG, 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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H217 UCG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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