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F183 MGM

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 MGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 30,782 miles

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

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 30,778 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 30,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam in clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

battery loose in carrier

Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,943 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,735 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 27,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting area / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,222 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 25,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 12,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,546 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear seal lower quarter area has hole but not with in 30 cm of leaf spring hanger

Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,214 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,287 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 85,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F183 MGM is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F183 MGM, 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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F183 MGM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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