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G151 ORC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

16,871 mi
Last recorded16,871 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 ORC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 16,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front under sill corrosion holed both

Offside Front step corrosion

front subframe corrosion

various corrosion under

Pass 10 May 2024 15,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sills corr/holed

Offside Front step corr/holed

Pass 17 May 2023 13,822 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front under sill corr/holed

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front arch corr/holed

Offside Front step corr/hold

Fail 11 May 2023 13,811 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front under sill corr/holed

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front arch corr/holed

Offside Front step corr/hold

Pass 5 May 2022 12,432 miles

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

Front arches rusty

Front subframe and wishbones rusty

Offside Front step corr/holed

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,433 miles

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

Front arches rusty

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

Nearside Front under sill corr/holed

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corr/holed

Fail 23 Apr 2021 11,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front arches rusty

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

Nearside Front under sill corr/holed

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corr/holed

Pass 20 May 2020 10,081 miles

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

Offside Front step rusty

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross member very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,837 miles

Front arches rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis surface rust

Fail 12 Mar 2019 7,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front arches rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2018 5,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 8 Mar 2017 3,862 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f under sill corr/holed

Fail 28 Feb 2017 3,862 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f under sill corr/holed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 1,592 miles

front chassis legs surface rust

slight oil leek

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,758 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,360 miles

o/s/f arch rusty

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,384 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012

SOMRE SURFACE CORROSION ON CONPONANTS UNDER VEHICLE BUT ALL SERVICABLE

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,938 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2010 83,918 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,730 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,103 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 82,103 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,299 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 79,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 79,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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G151 ORC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G151 ORC, 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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G151 ORC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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