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43,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
visual smoke tested
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible detereated (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
visual smoke tested
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
visual smoke tested
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f door step slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f door step slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f door step slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f door step slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front bumper support corroded.
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rears. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper support corroded.
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
o/s/r tyre has cuts along outer sidewall
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
center prop shaft mounting scraping
nearside and offside front anti roll bar center bushes worn
center prop shaft mounting scraping
nearside and offside front anti roll bar center bushes worn
nearside front crossmember corroded (non structural)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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H385 DFR is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 H385 DFR, 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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H385 DFR is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 1991.
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