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G205 TYM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,823 mi
Last recorded95,823 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 TYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,823 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat base worn

n/s/f step corroded but not within a perscribed area.

o/s/f step corroded but not within a perscribed area

passenger door not intended for day to day use.

rear lower crossmember corroded but not within a perscribed area.

split pin in osf lower arm bolt missing

underside of vehicle corroded also in perscribed areas.

wipers do not park correctly manually parked at time of test.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Wipers do not park correctly

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Passenger door not intended for use

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle corroded

nsf step area corroded but not in prescribed area

osf step corroded but not in prescribed area

rear lower crossmember area corroded but not in prescribed area

split pin in osf lower arm bolt missing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 95,781 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Passenger door not intended for use

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Wipers do not park correctly

nsf step area corroded but not in prescribed area

osf step corroded but not in prescribed area

rear lower crossmember area corroded but not in prescribed area

split pin in osf lower arm bolt missing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,016 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nsf lower step corroded

Oil leak

Passenger door not for access

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front wheel arches are corroded but no jagged edges.

vehicle underside has corrosion.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front archs corroded

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nsf lower step corroded

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

Oil leak

Passenger door not for access

Pass 29 Sep 2012 832,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 832,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,031 miles

light surface rust under side of vehicle .

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,618 miles

ns outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,965 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r betal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r betal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 607,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,858 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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G205 TYM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TYM, 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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G205 TYM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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