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G170 XMD

1990 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 XMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight damage to offside front outer to inner sill

slight movement in front steering ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner steps

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wings

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to offside rear of cab

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,353 miles

offside rear inner tyre starting to perish.

slight lift in offside front king pin.

surface corrosion to front + rear crossmembers.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front chassis rails.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer sills.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside, front to rear, inner & outer body chassis rails.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 9,538 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

offside rear inner tyre starting to perish.

slight lift in offside front king pin.

surface corrosion to front + rear crossmembers.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front chassis rails.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer sills.

surface corrosion to nearside + offside, front to rear, inner & outer body chassis rails.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 89,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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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G170 XMD is a 1990 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G170 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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G170 XMD is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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