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G174 ESF

1989 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 ESF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,100 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,035 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,613 miles

slight corrosion to wings

slight diesel leak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 114,554 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014
Fail 29 Jun 2014

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,670 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,670 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,670 miles

Oil leak

diesel engine gearbox and axle fitted

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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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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