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H825 DVR

1990 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH825 DVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 79,773 miles

near side rear leaf spring front mounting bush deteriorated

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front chassis corroded

off side rear lamp deteriorated

off side rear leaf spring rear mounting bush deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2019 79,772 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorated

near side front tyre deteriorated

near side headlight loose

near side rear leaf spring front mounting bush deteriorated

near side rear tyre wearing low plus deteriorated

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front chassis corroded

off side rear lamp deteriorated

off side rear leaf spring rear mounting bush deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,026 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,028 miles

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

Oil leak

speedo light dim

Fail 20 Dec 2013 76,024 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,199 miles

Oil leak

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,309 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,639 miles

advisorys the same as on original test number 964809170024

Fail 20 Mar 2010 67,583 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside step weak

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside step corroded

rear cross member weak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,820 miles

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

excessive play in drivers seat mountings but seat is still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,166 miles

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 54,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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H825 DVR is a 1990 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H825 DVR, 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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H825 DVR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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