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H257 FFK

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,017 mi
Last recorded38,017 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 FFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 38,017 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 33,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,460 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch chassi side 3 HOLES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE above subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near leaf spring rear mount HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 HOLE next to each other (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near rear leaf spring mount HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch been painted ove, non stuctual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/wing has been firbeglassed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

dash indercator lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,809 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 25,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,673 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,599 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated internaly.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,594 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box deteriorated internaly.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corrodid

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,727 miles

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

slight play propshaft front coupling/U.J.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,621 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H257 FFK is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H257 FFK, 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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H257 FFK is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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