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H789 XDM

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,622 mi
Last recorded14,622 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 XDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,622 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 14,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 14,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 13,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 13,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 12,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 12,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 11,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 9,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 8,023 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to front cross member

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (behind bumper) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 6,451 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 6,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 4,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 3,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear outter sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 1,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,027 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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H789 XDM is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H789 XDM, 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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What year was H789 XDM registered?

H789 XDM is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H789 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H789 XDM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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