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G142 BLW

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 BLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 53,453 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 53,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 53,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,142 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,117 miles

Vehicle has some corrosion underneath.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,092 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 9,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,692 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 2 May 2014 44,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,319 miles

o/ side front wheel bearning slight noise

Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,135 miles

slight play in steering rack slight play in front wheel bearings slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,630 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,564 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long travel handbrake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,912 miles

Battery insecure

Drivers seat slightly loose

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 32,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Chip in winscreen. Spare tyre flat.

Long travel on hanbrake. Slight exhaust blow at manifold.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 31,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,861 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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G142 BLW is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G142 BLW, 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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G142 BLW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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