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G285 SMX

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 SMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,821 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 42,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,435 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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G285 SMX is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G285 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G285 SMX registered?

G285 SMX is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is G285 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G285 SMX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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