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F644 GKR

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

24,423 mi
Last recorded24,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF644 GKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 24,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 24,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 24,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on dash

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both doors corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 23,120 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 23,120 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,526 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 14,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 10,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 4,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 1,781 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 1,781 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,381 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,066 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,014 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion along both outer sills

Fail 8 Apr 2013 78,000 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion along both outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,938 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre's pershing

corrosion to both inner sill's

corrosion to offside front inner & outer wheel arch

play in both engine mount's

Pass 17 Apr 2011 73,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 72,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2009 69,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 67,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2007 65,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2006 61,626 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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F644 GKR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F644 GKR, 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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What year was F644 GKR registered?

F644 GKR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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