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F951 GHH

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,988 mi
Last recorded56,988 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 GHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 56,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 54,751 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 54,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 53,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2024 53,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (bell housing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 52,738 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front bumper (slam panel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind front bumper (slam panel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 51,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake only just met requirement

Pass 2 May 2017 50,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,973 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 49,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 49,150 miles

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

Water pump leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,540 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 48,540 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,855 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 45,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,398 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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F951 GHH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F951 GHH, 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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F951 GHH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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