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G148 GPW

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,829 mi
Last recorded102,829 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 GPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 102,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 102,826 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,484 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected around battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested alternator drive belt in poor condition , and no history on cam shaft drive belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit around battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper end (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure resting on exhaust manifold (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose and locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

drive belt in poor condition

front exhaust in poor condition

o/s/ f and n/s/f inner wings have surface corrssion , note full under bonnet check hindered by sound proofing all under bonnet

underbody box sections o/s and n/s have surface corrossion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step previously repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

aftermarket sound deadening material used in engine bay

both front chassis legs previously repaired

both front of sill corroded and holed

front brakes not fully inspect unless removal

tow bar component heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 102,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit n/s & o/s (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inside engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

after market sound deadening material used in engine bay

both front sills corroded and holed

front brakes unable to fully inspected

tow bar heavily under sealed

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,979 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2017 98,979 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,291 miles

engine oil leaks

underside of vehicle is in state of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,014 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder back plate (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear leaf spring sagging

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear leaf spring sagging

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

corossion n/s door step

Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,299 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,264 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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G148 GPW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G148 GPW, 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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G148 GPW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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