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H253 SWT

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 SWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,487 miles

slight corrosion front of , o/s rear spring mounting.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 95,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight corrosion o/s front of rear spring mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,569 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,184 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 87,557 miles

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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H253 SWT is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H253 SWT, 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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What year was H253 SWT registered?

H253 SWT is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is H253 SWT safe to buy?

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