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H209 VKU

1991 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 5766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Econoline49,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH209 VKU
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,333 miles

Offside Rear rear spring (rear) mounting signs of corrosion

exhaust gas leak manifold area

front king pins slight movement

Fail 10 Apr 2026 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding drivers side (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up drivers side (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear of the rear spring shackle signs of corrosion/weak

exhaust blow manifold area

front king pins slight movement

Pass 1 May 2025 66,858 miles

slight corrosion drivers side under step

slight exhaust blow possible right hand manifold gasket

slight movement front king pins

Fail 23 Apr 2025 66,857 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working causing indicators to flash quick (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion drivers side under step

slight exhaust blow possible right hand manifold gasket

slight movement front king pins

Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,028 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2018 52,150 miles

Oil leak

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,314 miles

Oil leak

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

wheels protruding beyond wheel archs

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,822 miles

Engine oil leak

Gear oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,123 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill but not classed as a structual section

front wheels protrude the arches

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,963 miles

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

wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,828 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can smell gas under bonnet, gas leak detection spray has been used during test but no leaks found, would advide to get checked by a specialist.

slight power steering leak

wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,758 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,314 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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H209 VKU is a 1991 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 49,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H209 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H209 VKU registered?

H209 VKU is a 1991 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H209 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H209 VKU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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