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Q227JWY

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,688 mi
Last recorded40,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ227JWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,688 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 40,560 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion body work has copious amounts of corrision (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers corrioded copious amounts of corrision (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 40,560 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion body work has copious amounts of corrision (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers corrioded copious amounts of corrision (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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Fail 23 May 2016 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise under body

Pass 18 May 2015 40,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise under body

Pass 30 May 2014 39,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 39,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 38,157 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 May 2013 38,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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Q227JWY is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q227JWY, 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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Q227JWY is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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