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G171 OYD

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 OYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 x Marked in paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,243 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 49,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light high rise (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 48,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,677 miles

front brakes readings slightly out side to side

Fail 16 Jan 2007 46,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,842 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 44,842 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers not clearing the screen as they should

slight exhaust leak from a joiner (center pipe)

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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G171 OYD is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G171 OYD, 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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G171 OYD is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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