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G135 UDL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,711 mi
Last recorded54,711 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 UDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,711 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 54,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded com valve to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper roof marker not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sidemarkers damaged/missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,218 miles

Offside Front outa wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,632 miles

Offside Front wheel arch

Pass 13 Jul 2019 49,013 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,430 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 47,387 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,346 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,241 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top side of front cross member beneath radiator (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area adjacent to mounting bolt at front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 41,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,967 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,274 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 38,269 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 34,569 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G135 UDL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G135 UDL, 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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G135 UDL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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