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H973 XYY

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 XYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,667 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 68,323 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,435 miles

damage to o/s outer tyre not deep enough to fail

prop mounting coroded

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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H973 XYY is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H973 XYY, 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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What year was H973 XYY registered?

H973 XYY is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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