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TAZ 4102

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4102
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 42,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both Front (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 41,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (tail pipe broken off as well) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded where suspension attached to chassis - n/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,948 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded/front arm support (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine/gearbox mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front corrosion front sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,012 miles

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery light appers on dash intermittently

Fail 15 Jun 2019 36,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit main starting battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected for secondary battrey (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery light appers on dash intermittently

Pass 17 May 2018 33,975 miles

Offside Front slight play from steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,016 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 27,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,377 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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TAZ 4102 is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 4102, 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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What year was TAZ 4102 registered?

TAZ 4102 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 1990.

Is TAZ 4102 safe to buy?

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