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JIG 2128

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

6,936 mi
Last recorded6,936 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2128
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 6,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 3,770 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 1,946 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 1,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 1,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 1,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,531 miles

Hand brake warning light not working on dash.

Offside steering rack knuckle slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,523 miles

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

Hand brake warning light not working on dash.

Offside steering rack knuckle slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,705 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 95,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,467 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,675 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,410 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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JIG 2128 is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 JIG 2128, 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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JIG 2128 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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