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G196 KUJ

1990 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,877 mi
Last recorded42,877 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,877 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,284 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 38,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,095 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 12,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 5,798 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,715 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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G196 KUJ is a 1990 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G196 KUJ, 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 G196 KUJ registered?

G196 KUJ is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G196 KUJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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