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G245 PUS

1990 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,536 mi
Last recorded81,536 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 PUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 77,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 77,336 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 76,222 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 74,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 72,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,582 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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G245 PUS is a 1990 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G245 PUS, 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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G245 PUS is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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