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H686 WHD

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 WHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,196 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Jun 2025 70,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nr shock mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,873 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 68,873 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,068 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non prescribed area's corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

non prescribed area's corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,759 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery inscure

non prescribed area's corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery inscure

non prescribed area's corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion To Most places including;- Front slam pannel,inner arches,chassis rails,bulkhead,suspention etc.

O/S/F brake hose ferrule corroding

Washers

Windscreen cracked

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,196 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rod bushes breaking up

Both front coil springs corroding

Corrosion around front subframe

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Corrosion to front nearside front bulkhead

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Crack in windscreen not within wiper sweep

Exhaust manifold to front pipe leaking

Front subframe corroding

Offside front tyre has splits in outer sidewall

Service brake performance only just passed 50%

Steel brake pipe from resivour to front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,196 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Both front anti roll bar link rod bushes breaking up

Both front coil springs corroding

Corrosion around front subframe

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Corrosion to front nearside front bulkhead

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Crack in windscreen not within wiper sweep

Exhaust manifold to front pipe leaking

Front subframe corroding

Offside front tyre has splits in outer sidewall

Service brake performance only just passed 50%

Steel brake pipe from resivour to front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,260 miles

Corrosion to o/s & n/s door sill / inner sills but not in prescribed areas

Crack in o/s of windscreen but not in swept area

Front road springs corroding

Front subframe corroding

Fuel tank straps starting to corrode

N/s/f & front end of front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

N/s/f brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Suspension seems stiff

Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,260 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion to o/s & n/s door sill / inner sills but not in prescribed areas

Crack in o/s of windscreen but not in swept area

Front road springs corroding

Front subframe corroding

Fuel tank straps starting to corrode

N/s/f & front end of front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

N/s/f brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Suspension seems stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe corroding

crack in windscreen o/s but not in swept area

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroding

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,186 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe corroding

crack in windscreen o/s but not in swept area

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroding

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,291 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,291 miles

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

Front section of front to rear S/B/P and S/B/P to N/S/F corroding

Corrosion started to various places and components (including,front and rear suspention,front sub frame,N/S/F inner and outer sill,

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,952 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 47,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front and front section of front to rear S/B/Ps corroding

Corrosion to various components(including front and rear suspention,fuel tank straps,exhaust etc)and various places

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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H686 WHD is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 H686 WHD, 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 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H686 WHD is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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