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G159 XMD

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,630 mi
Last recorded253,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 XMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 253,630 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust joint slight blow

corrosion and holes to osf inner wheel arch and door step

corrosion to chassis by tow bar mounts and suspension mounts

corrosion to floor pan in cab by seatbelt mounts

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to nsf wheel arch

corrosion to os outer sill

crack in windscreen outside zone a

damamge to nsf outer sill

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored

nsr inner tyre perished and cracked

osf nsf roadwheels have different nuts fitted

osr inner tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

stonechips to windscreen

temp repair to osf door mirror

welding repair to rear bulkheaD in cab

Fail 17 Jul 2009 253,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust joint slight blow

corrosion and holes to osf inner wheel arch and door step

corrosion to chassis by tow bar mounts and suspension mounts

corrosion to floor pan in cab by seatbelt mounts

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to nsf wheel arch

corrosion to os outer sill

crack in windscreen outside zone a

damamge to nsf outer sill

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored

nsr inner tyre perished and cracked

osf nsf roadwheels have different nuts fitted

osr inner tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

stonechips to windscreen

temp repair to osf door mirror

welding repair to rear bulkheaD in cab

Fail 25 Jun 2009 253,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

corrosion hole front of drivers step (no prescribed areas

engine oil leaks

general corrosion over whole vehicle

load area wooden floor rotted and weak

nearside door check strap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 252,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 252,216 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 250,921 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 250,856 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop split

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 7 Jul 2006 249,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 249,790 miles

some surface corrosion to vehicle underside.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 249,779 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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G159 XMD is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G159 XMD, 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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G159 XMD is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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