MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both leaf springs corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both leaf springs corroded
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight corrosion to wings
slight diesel leak
Fuel hose leaking front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Both engine mounts have bolts missing
Engine dip stick tube loose in engine block
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside and offside outer sills damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside body skirt/panel loose
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear nearside and offside rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriating
rear registration pltae bulb lens cover missing
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine mountings not fully bolted in
o/s cab step weak at bottom
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine mountings not fully bolted in
o/s cab step weak at bottom
radiator loose
wiring crimped in gearbox crossmember
Oil leak
diesel engine gearbox and axle fitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G174 ESF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 G174 ESF, 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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G174 ESF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 1989.
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