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G111 FOV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 FOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,486 miles

front brake hoses ferrels corroded,nearside front rack gaiter small split

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake adjustment required next service

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,979 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,262 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,677 miles

general corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 47,582 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,744 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,929 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,311 miles

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

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

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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G111 FOV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G111 FOV, 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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G111 FOV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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