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G233 DFX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 DFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,237 miles

there is a lot of corosion to non prescibed areas...sills/steps.body panels..........

Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

various areas of body corossion..sills/steps/wings etc..not in prescribed areas..

Pass 12 Jan 2007 81,043 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 80,951 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

various areas ofcorrosion to front chassis/body//not within prescribed areas of testing..

Fail 19 Dec 2006 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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)

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

various areas of corrosion to front chassis area...only areas within 12inches of springs etc are testable items..evidence of corrosion to rear floors[covered in].

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 74,187 miles

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

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

wear noted in king pins...lift...sharp edge n/s/f arches

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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G233 DFX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G233 DFX, 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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What year was G233 DFX registered?

G233 DFX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G233 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 DFX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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