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H853 POJ

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,644 mi
Last recorded47,644 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 POJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,437 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,848 miles

Both front lower battery trays are corroded.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 45,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust joint broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing steering arm missing the castle nut and locking pin. (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front lower battery trays are corroded.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,577 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lift in n/s king pin

o/s front tyre badly cracked-advise to replace

wipers splitting on ends

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,981 miles

beam deflectors on h/lamps

front discs rusty

front spring mounts rusty

o/s rear tyre sidewall badly cracked-advise to change

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,176 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion under body

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,792 miles

beam deflectors fitted

front discs rusty

o/s rear tyre cracking outer

Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,785 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs rusty

o/s rear tyre cracking outer

Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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H853 POJ is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H853 POJ, 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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H853 POJ is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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