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G17 SHG

1991 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,187 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,695 miles

Both fuel tank straps are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both fuel tank straps are corroded

Corrosion along nearside outer sill

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill /corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,725 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 68,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 68,927 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,099 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate weather damaged

front wipers poor

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker casing snapped (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front number plate weather damaged

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,354 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,917 miles

Advise, advanced corrosion on front cross member and out riggers

Pass 5 May 2015 61,994 miles

Body Corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sills Corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body Corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sills Corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 58,724 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 58,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,867 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 54,785 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,775 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,989 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,775 miles

no seat belts fitted in rear

Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,219 miles

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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G17 SHG is a 1991 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 G17 SHG, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G17 SHG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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