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G203 XBF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,761 mi
Last recorded22,761 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 XBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 22,761 miles

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

Light surface corrosion to, underside, exhaust & brake pipes

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 20,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 19,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length number 8 (6.3.4a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill drivers door area (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,033 miles

Battery Insecure

Battery's Insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2015 18,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross Member (2.4.A.3)

Battery Insecure

Battery's Insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,186 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,695 miles

Both front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,504 miles

both front tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 30 Aug 2012 11,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,729 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 8,728 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 May 2010 7,033 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly out of shape

corroded hole offside rear crossmember

rear exhaust held with wire

Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,742 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 16 May 2008 639 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 97,870 miles

front cross member corroded

rear dif oil seal leaking

Fail 21 May 2007 97,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front cross member corroded

rear diff oil seal leking

Pass 23 May 2006 97,088 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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G203 XBF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White 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 G203 XBF, 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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G203 XBF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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