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G144 PFM

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 PFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 88,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 80,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,459 miles

corrosion at liesure battery mounting

corrosion in various areas

main and leisure batteries insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion at liesure battery mounting

main and leisure batteries insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

o/s front wheel bearing dust cap missing

Pass 30 May 2013 73,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,973 miles

Both front brake hoses ends are quite corroded, advise to renew this MOT year.

Light corrosion at both front suspension arms, front mounts.

Nearside front doorskin is separating.

Nearside rear wheel arch is badly corroded

Slight noise from nearside front wheel hub area, unable to identify.

Fail 17 May 2012 71,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both front brake hoses ends are quite corroded, advise to renew this MOT year.

Light corrosion at both front suspension arms, front mounts.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside front doorskin is separating.

Nearside rear wheel arch is badly corroded

Slight noise from nearside front wheel hub area, unable to identify.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 690,422 miles

Both batteries are insecure.

Slight noise nearside front bearing/brake unable to determine.

Fail 11 May 2011 68,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both batteries are insecure.

Very slight noise nearside front hub area, brakes or bearing. ?

Pass 29 May 2010 63,753 miles

batterys insecure coolant leak engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 63,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 58,141 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,195 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

O/S AND N/S SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED CONDENSATION INSIDE N/S HEADLIGHT

Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,915 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

O/S AND N/S SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED CONDENSATION INSIDE N/S HEADLIGHT

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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G144 PFM is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G144 PFM, 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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G144 PFM is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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