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G353 TEW

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 TEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,558 miles

Exhaust leak from manifold area

Exhaust system mountings are weak but are still supporting adequately

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,604 miles

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

Offside Front mirror not the best repair

Oil leak ()

vehicle presented in a poor condition inside and out

Fail 8 Jun 2017 885,431 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Oil leak ()

vehicle presented in a poor condition inside and out

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,460 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,325 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in numerous places but not excessive

Pass 16 May 2011 55,065 miles

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

engine emits blue smoke on idle

Pass 25 May 2010 54,753 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine smokes fast idle

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f door mirror glass security poor repair

o/s/f lower swivel worn/lift

o/s/r service brake lazy

wipers worn

Pass 15 May 2009 54,416 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 May 2009 54,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 May 2008 54,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 54,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,797 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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G353 TEW is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G353 TEW, 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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G353 TEW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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