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H221 DCK

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 DCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 66,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 63,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 62,951 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front seats have slight play at rails

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg mount with suspension arm mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front seats have slight play in seat rails

rear diff noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure rack gator (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,816 miles

corroded on underside

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

corroded on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,762 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,468 miles

various under side components covered in under seal unable to fully inspect some testable components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various under side components covered in under seal unable to fully inspect some testable components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,627 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 59,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,213 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

road wheel is rubbing on th brake pipe bracket

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise surface corrosion on front suspension and brake discs looks as if not being used !!

Pass 25 Jul 2005 49,352 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 45,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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H221 DCK is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H221 DCK, 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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H221 DCK is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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