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H748 DOW

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 DOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,597 miles

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

nearside centre sill has slight corrosion

offside centre sill has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 95,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,922 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,505 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has heavy corrosionon o/s/r and n/s/r outriggers but not within 30cm of suspension mounts

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,505 miles

has heavy corrosionon o/s/r and n/s/r outriggers but not within 30cm of suspension mounts

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,336 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 89,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,089 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 82,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 82,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H748 DOW is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H748 DOW, 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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H748 DOW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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