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H895 BDB

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

32,653 mi
Last recorded32,653 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 BDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,653 miles

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

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

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

underside Of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 31,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

whole vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

heavily underseals

Fail 17 Jun 2024 30,021 miles

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

heavily underseals

Pass 22 May 2023 26,838 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

drivers seat worn

hand brake lever push button worn sticking

Fail 22 May 2023 26,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

drivers seat worn

hand brake lever push button worn sticking

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2022 20,423 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 20,417 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,609 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

nearside and offside front door step closing panels damaged show corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 16,609 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

nearside and offside front door step closing panels damaged show corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,357 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 8,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded parking brake lever mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard valve still fitted to vehicle but brake pipes rerouted to bypass valve (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,720 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 31,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 31,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,101 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,357 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear number plate deteriorated.

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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H895 BDB is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H895 BDB, 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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H895 BDB is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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