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G297 ELJ

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

7,760 mi
Last recorded7,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 7,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 5,889 miles

Early signs of corrosion appearing underside of the car on body and shassis

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 1,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 98,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm boating place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded in the middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm boating place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring boating place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring boating place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced air suspension boating place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in the middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,786 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,475 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 89,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,876 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front reg plate cracked, still clearly visible

Fail 2 May 2018 78,854 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill / step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

battery tray corroded but battery secure

front reg plate broke

off side front rack boot twisted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,227 miles

front brake disc are corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc are corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,904 miles

front brake disc are corroded badly

Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,904 miles

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

front brake disc are corroded badly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,604 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,649 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,958 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,944 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,358 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Park brake warning light not working

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,339 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Park brake warning light not working

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,917 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,133 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres have cracks in

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G297 ELJ is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G297 ELJ, 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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G297 ELJ is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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