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F971 GKJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery clamp loose but battery is retained

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery clamp loose but battery is retained

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,314 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,314 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,649 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,454 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 83,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,303 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 81,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F971 GKJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F971 GKJ, 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 F971 GKJ registered?

F971 GKJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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