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G225 JBD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,670 mi
Last recorded44,670 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 JBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,670 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,665 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,019 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

extensive welding repairs to chassis and undervehicle

manufactuers plate missing front step

n/ reflector damaged

o/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded

slight earth fault on rear lts

Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,009 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

manufactuers plate missing front step

n/ reflector damaged

o/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded

slight earth fault on rear lts

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal pad worn

drivers door frame cracked

front bumper damaged

front discs showing corrossion

front doors lower edges corroded

no rear mudguards fitted

no vin plate fitted

rear gearbox mounting weak due to oil pollution

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all corrosion areas marked with yellow /white chalk

clutch pedal pad worn

drivers door frame cracked

front bumper damaged

front discs showing corrossion

front doors lower edges corroded

n/s rear outer tyre tread 1.6mm

no rear mudguards fitted

no vin plate fitted

rear gearbox mounting weak due to oil pollution

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,603 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SPRING BUSHES DETERIATED

CORROSION TO N/S/F DOOR BOTH WHEEL ARCHES AND REAR OF CAB

LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE GREASE UP

N/S/F INDICATOR DAMAGED

NO VIN PLATE VISABLE ON VEHICLE

O/S/R SHOCK LOWER BUSH HAS MOVEMENT

REAR LEAF SPRINGS DISPLACED ADVISE TO GET STRAIGHTENED

REAR LOWER LAMPS SUNK IN UNDER BODY MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER ROAD USER TO SEE AT CERTAIN ANGLES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Fail 23 Sep 2008 33,589 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

ALL FRONT AND REAR SPRING BUSHES DETERIATED

CORROSION TO N/S/F DOOR BOTH WHEEL ARCHES AND REAR OF CAB

LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE GREASE UP

N/S/F INDICATOR DAMAGED

NO VIN PLATE VISABLE ON VEHICLE

O/S/R SHOCK LOWER BUSH HAS MOVEMENT

REAR LEAF SPRINGS DISPLACED ADVISE TO GET STRAIGHTENED

REAR LOWER LAMPS SUNK IN UNDER BODY MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER ROAD USER TO SEE AT CERTAIN ANGLES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,339 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 12,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 11,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G225 JBD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G225 JBD, 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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G225 JBD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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