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TAZ 4045

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4045
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 59,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear have earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 58,749 miles

Both front king pins have lift

Nearside door step and inner sill has been filled

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 58,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front king pins have lift

Nearside door step and inner sill has been filled

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,992 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 57,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 57,742 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 57,742 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,941 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,941 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead under brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2020 55,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 55,313 miles

inner front wheel arches heavily undersilled unable to access

Pass 9 May 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,964 miles

Engine oil leak

Front inner wing areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,743 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front crossmember holed, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,704 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 24 May 2014 52,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,529 miles

all chassis and cross members weakened by corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,806 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,620 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,741 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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TAZ 4045 is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 TAZ 4045, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAZ 4045 is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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