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H874 EDX

1990 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

53,549 mi
Last recorded53,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 EDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,549 miles

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

Front slight play in front king pins

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres perished (22 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery positive lead damaged

under body/chassis covered with underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2024 53,548 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar D bushes soft due to oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front slight play in front king pins

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres perished (22 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery positive lead damaged

under body/chassis covered with underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2022 43,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated all rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,882 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 39,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative sticks in the "on" position (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front outer wing not welded to inner

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

note vehicle low on nearside

Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye mount x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front outer wing not welded to inner

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

note vehicle low on nearside

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Pass 20 May 2016 38,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal part of pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front inner arch at rear

Nearside Front outer wing not welded to inner wing

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front outer wing not welded to inner wing

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 38,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front outer wing not welded to inner wing

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2014 37,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 37,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

vehicle sat low ns

Fail 20 Nov 2013 36,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

vehicle sat low ns

nsr inner tyre flat

Pass 7 May 2013 35,846 miles

Offside Front 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)

battery loose but not insecure

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s wash poor

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 34,855 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,833 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,932 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 32,922 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,508 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,369 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,233 miles

drivers' seatbelt slightly damaged

slight noise at ns front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2008 31,226 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

drivers' seatbelt slightly damaged

slight noise at ns front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,056 miles

as tested on 19/06/2007

Fail 18 Jun 2007 31,036 miles

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

rear spring rear webs spot welds starting to split

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advises as test no.184897256194

Fail 6 Jun 2006 30,540 miles

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

ns front strut mount area corroded just outside prescribed area

Fail 31 May 2006 30,527 miles

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

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

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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H874 EDX is a 1990 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 H874 EDX, 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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H874 EDX is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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