CarVerify

Free Car Check

H241 BUF

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,847 mi
Last recorded47,847 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 BUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,847 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Front kingpin has slight up and down movement

Nearside Rear vehicle has corrosion around windows

front brake pipes rusty

rear crossmember corroded

rear sills behind rear wheels corded but not with ion 12" of any components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 47,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Front kingpin has slight up and down movement

Nearside Rear vehicle has corrosion around windows

front brake pipes rusty

rear crossmember corroded

rear sills behind rear wheels corded but not with ion 12" of any components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,754 miles

corrosion to offside rear of sill jacking point

offside rear of vehicle' rear cross member corrodded

the offside front kingpin has vertical (up and down) free movement

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,416 miles

the exhaust is leaking at the manifold

the offside front kingpin has vertical' (up & down) movement.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

the exhaust is leaking at the manifold

the offside front kingpin has vertical' (up & down) movement.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,787 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty

exhaust rubber broken

front brake disc slightly rusty

lift in both front king pins

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,927 miles

1 x exhaust rubber broken

both rear doors rusty

both rear inner window lower mounting rusty

free play in steering wheel

front brake disc rusty

lift in off side front king pin

near side front lower door rusty

off side rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,927 miles

1 x exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear doors rusty

both rear inner window lower mounting rusty

free play in steering wheel

front brake disc rusty

lift in off side front king pin

near side front lower door rusty

off side rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front disc`s scored

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front disc`s scored

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,785 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,785 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,005 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

side load door step illumination is not working.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

side load door step illumination is not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,915 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 18,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f door skin corroded

o/s + n/s rear outer body panels by wheel arch corroded

rear doors corroded

slight seepage from steering box seal

Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,685 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 17,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H241 BUF is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H241 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H241 BUF?

You can check the full history of H241 BUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H241 BUF registered?

H241 BUF is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H241 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H241 BUF shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H241 BUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H241 BUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.