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G205 EUY

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 EUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,471 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,978 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE PIC7

Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,978 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE PIC7

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 675,436 miles

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

both side inner sills showing signs of rust

oil leak from engine

vehicle chassis showing signs of surface rust and slight corrosion.

Fail 24 May 2006 675,436 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

propshaft defective

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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G205 EUY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G205 EUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G205 EUY registered?

G205 EUY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G205 EUY safe to buy?

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