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G164 ORC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 ORC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PREVIOUS REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

front bumper insecure

rear upper shock absorber bushes perished n/s and o/s

steering is slightly stiff

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,150 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER N/S AND CENTRE OF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL IN 2 PLACES FRONT AND REAR OF SPRING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PREVIOUS REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

front bumper insecure

rear upper shock absorber bushes perished n/s and o/s

steering is slightly stiff

Fail 8 Apr 2022 97,104 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing bay to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting siil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front seat base worn

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification wishbone arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification wishbone arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch by chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion nearside rear under valance

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body condition deteriorating

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,705 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by rear leaf spring support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body condition deteriorating

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,052 miles

Nearside Front wishbone arm has been repaired

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet by inner wheel cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wishbone arm has been repaired

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

vehicle has been heavily welded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,136 miles

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

Nearside Front lower door step has slight corrosion

Offside Front door step has slight corrosion

body condition deteriorating

both front wishbone arms have been repaired

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,129 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger behind water tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front lower door step has slight corrosion

Offside Front door step has slight corrosion

body condition deteriorating

both front wishbone arms have been repaired

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,026 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp reflectors in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door difficult to open

Offside Front lower part of inner wing coming away from chassis

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately front lower both sides (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front both sides (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

both number plate lamps dim

both wipers in poor condition

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application slightly uneven

overall condition of vehicle poor

speedo dash bulbs dim

Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,026 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp reflectors in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door difficult to open

Offside Front lower part of inner wing coming away from chassis

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately front lower both sides (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front both sides (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

both number plate lamps dim

both wipers in poor condition

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application slightly uneven

overall condition of vehicle poor

speedo dash bulbs dim

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items blocking view of the road removed before time of test.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play prop shaft centre bush.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 93,026 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole near O\S Leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Crossmember (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all welding repairs covered with underseal

corrosion around offside and nearside rear spring mounting points

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

front cross member corroded at outer ends

Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion around offside and nearside rear spring mounting points

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

front cross member corroded at outer ends

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,979 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak from engine

passengers seat has play

bonnet difficult to open

coolant leak frm thermostat

drivers seat has play

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various parts of corrosion around vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,861 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet difficult to open

coolant leak frm thermostat

front discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,937 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,891 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,060 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces poor

Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,998 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc inner surfaces poor

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,763 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing to chassis under bonnet

o/s/f side light came on when tapped and stayed on

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing to chassis under bonnet

o/s/f side light came on when tapped and stayed on

Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s side light come on when tapped and stayed on

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,571 miles

OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,491 miles

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

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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G164 ORC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 G164 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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G164 ORC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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