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A20 DWM

1990 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 97,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some of metal brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 8 May 2015 97,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 96,329 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 96,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,720 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,851 miles

slight float in both front king pins

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,116 miles

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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A20 DWM is a 1990 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 DWM, 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 A20 DWM registered?

A20 DWM is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1990.

Is A20 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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