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F143 GKE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 GKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 80,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 80,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel but not considered excessive

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2024 80,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal has travel but not considered excessive

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,854 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 77,854 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,537 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 77,521 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,825 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,883 miles

tyes slightly cracked

van rusty underneath

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,882 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyes slightly cracked

van rusty underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 66,103 miles

front screen starting to delaminate at bottom

Fail 7 May 2013 66,100 miles

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

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

front screen starting to delaminate at bottom

Pass 1 May 2012 64,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear leaf spring mounting very corroded.

Fail 3 May 2011 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear leaf spring mounting very corroded.

Pass 10 May 2010 56,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 56,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 49,765 miles

nearside outer sill corroded full chassis in place

several areas of surface rust showing

Fail 25 Apr 2009 49,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear outer sill correded full chassis in place

several areas of surface rust starting to show front and rear

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,663 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,663 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,702 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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F143 GKE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 F143 GKE, 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 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F143 GKE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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