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F952 GHH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,303 mi
Last recorded77,303 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 GHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,213 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 75,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring under body resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 May 2014 74,361 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 74,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 73,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,254 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

N/s/f tyre has cracks / splits in it

N/s/r brake back plate and wheel shows signs of possible oil or grease on it

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r wheel noisy when spun possible bearing or diff

Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,236 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

N/s/f tyre has cracks / splits in it

N/s/r brake back plate and wheel shows signs of possible oil or grease on it

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r wheel noisy when spun possible bearing or diff

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 66,462 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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F952 GHH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F952 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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F952 GHH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F952 GHH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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