CarVerify

Free Car Check

H826 FMJ

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

266,360 mi
Last recorded266,360 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH826 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 266,360 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2019 262,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 252,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 239,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 226,201 miles

Centre prop bearing slight play

battery slightly loose

bolts loose on egr valve

Pass 7 Mar 2015 208,988 miles

Both front flexy hoses have fixing bracket that is not secured to vehicle,no fouling found on full lock check

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 208,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front flexy hoses have fixing bracket that is not secured to vehicle,no fouling found on full lock check

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 208,986 miles

7 passenger seats fitted time of test

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front sill damaged not considered excessive

Fail 7 Apr 2008 208,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

brake servo assist may not be working to full effectiveness

Pass 10 Apr 2007 204,506 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 204,488 miles

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)

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s passenger door not opening from outside

Pass 20 Mar 2006 199,015 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H826 FMJ is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H826 FMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H826 FMJ?

You can check the full history of H826 FMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H826 FMJ registered?

H826 FMJ is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 1990.

Is H826 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H826 FMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H826 FMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H826 FMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.