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LIB 5790

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,072 mi
Last recorded13,072 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 5790
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 13,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 13,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 12,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper indicator not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 12,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper indicator not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,711 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 11,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre jont (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount chassis leg above lower arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount chassis leg above lower arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch poor repaired covered in fibre glass

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

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear cross member and floor pans

front chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

poor welding repairs to front inner wheel arches and cross members

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 11,368 miles

Offside Rear Upper side light bulb not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 11,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main end chassis nr suspension arm bush & front valence (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main end chassis corroded nr suspension arm bush & front valence (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper side light bulb not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,129 miles

general corrosion to under side

nsf and osf wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 10,124 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust system missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to under side

nsf and osf wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,816 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

ns outer sill corroded but not within percribed areas

Fail 16 Jun 2014 8,811 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

ns outer sill corroded but not within percribed areas

Pass 1 May 2013 7,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 5,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 3,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,617 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 2,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,023 miles

battrey insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,023 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battrey insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 94,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,301 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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LIB 5790 is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LIB 5790, 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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LIB 5790 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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