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G172 TUR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,899 mi
Last recorded41,899 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 TUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bottom of rear doors corroded

both rear outer sills covered in foam

general corrosion front and rear axle

general corrosion throughout

Fail 15 Nov 2022 41,899 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front general corrosion front axle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear sills covered in under seal

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear outer sills covered in foam

general corrosion rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/paneling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear doors full of filler

both rear wheel arches filler

parking brake also checked on gradiant

Fail 19 Nov 2021 39,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe manifold (6.1.2 (a))

both rear doors full of filler

both rear wheel arches filler

parking brake also checked on gradiant

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,538 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion on chassis rails outriggers inner panelling sills floor ,filler on rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Nov 2020 38,538 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and back joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion on chassis rails outriggers inner panelling sills floor ,filler on rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,816 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

thick black under seal covering welded repairs

Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded paneling (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,563 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 37,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch paneling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged could cause injury (9.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,994 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,994 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyre wall perished

offside upper and lower windscreen cracked

sills/wheel arches and rear end deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside upper and lower windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 30,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 29,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 28,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,116 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 5 May 2006 14,237 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.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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G172 TUR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G172 TUR, 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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G172 TUR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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