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G105 LWJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,732 mi
Last recorded33,732 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both front wheel archs

advise offside inner chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,801 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR METAL ( L ) BRACKETS FOR BODY CORRODED BUT IS SECURE

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 11,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise both rear metal L- brackets for body corroded but body is secure

Pass 25 May 2010 11,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,986 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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G105 LWJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G105 LWJ, 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 G105 LWJ registered?

G105 LWJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G105 LWJ safe to buy?

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