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G31 DDG

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

15,037 mi
Last recorded15,037 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 DDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 10,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 8,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 5,546 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 5,546 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 2,835 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 2,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack notchy when operated lock to lock

Pass 2 Apr 2019 1,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 1,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 1,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,515 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front cross member

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,230 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,504 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,937 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,500 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 79,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,172 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

prop centre bearing worn

Fail 18 Feb 2006 76,172 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

oil leak

prop centre bearing worn

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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G31 DDG is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G31 DDG, 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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G31 DDG is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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