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ExpiredMileage
49,387 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear inner hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear all tyres are slightly perished and cracked
exhaust pipe infront of rear silencer very corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear inner hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear all tyres are slightly perished and cracked
exhaust pipe infront of rear silencer very corroded but not leaking
Coolant leak front of radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear hub seal leaking
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear hub seal leaking
Coolant leak front of radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Coolant leak front of radiator ()
Coolant leak header tank pipe ()
Nearside Rear Outer tire is slightly perished on outer side wall but no cords visible also has slight damage
all rear tires are slightly perished and cracked
rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking at present
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner nail in surface of tyre
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
All rear tyres are perished slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
slight kerb wear damage to n/s/f tyres outer wall
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
prop shaft support mounting housing heavily corroded but not yet within the prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
corrosion at prop shaft mount area but not in prescribed area at this time.Would advise fixing now
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
corrosion at prop shaft mount area but not in prescribed area at this time.Would advise fixing now
corrosion at propshaft mount but not within a prescribed area at this time
corrosion n/s/r chassie but only through outer skin at this time.Check soon repaire if needed
corrosion starting on top of front crossmember but not yet to excess
o/s/r light lenze repaired with tape.ok at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion at propshaft mount but not within a prescribed area
corrosion n/s/r chassie but only through outer skin at this time.Check soon repaire if needed
corrosion starting on top of front crossmember but not yet to excess
o/s/r lenze repaired with tape
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G173 HPW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 G173 HPW, 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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G173 HPW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1989.
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