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G173 HPW

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 HPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 49,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,017 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 49,016 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,656 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,156 miles

All rear tyres are perished slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,565 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 46,565 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,895 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight kerb wear damage to n/s/f tyres outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,604 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,604 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,947 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 43,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,674 miles

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

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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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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