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G258 THW

1990 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 THW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodywork and subframes in poor condition generaly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 93,495 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodywork and subframes in poor condition generaly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 93,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 May 2018 85,205 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 May 2018 85,204 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 12 May 2017 77,313 miles

fuel tank has evidence of fuel leak

Fail 11 May 2017 77,312 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk (5.2.1a)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

fuel tank has evidence of fuel leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,747 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,855 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,895 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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G258 THW is a 1990 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G258 THW, 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 G258 THW registered?

G258 THW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G258 THW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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