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H226 MPB

1991 Ford Pick Up

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,946 mi
Last recorded27,946 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Pick Up34,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 MPB
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 27,946 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 27,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 25,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 25,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 24,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 24,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement in lower steering coupling.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 21,916 miles

chassis corroded but not weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2021 21,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 21,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 19,892 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,572 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres have perish cracks

Fail 1 Nov 2011 10,570 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres have perish cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 106,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 1,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in shocker lower rubber bush

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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H226 MPB is a 1991 Ford Pick Up in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1991 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 34,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H226 MPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H226 MPB registered?

H226 MPB is a 1991 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H226 MPB safe to buy?

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