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G238 FOL

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

36,650 mi
Last recorded36,650 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 FOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,622 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front inner arches and flitches corroded and undersealed

Nearside front inner arch to step holed and corroded - not near prescribed areas

Nearside front outrigger heavily corroded

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,107 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front inner arches and flitches corroded and undersealed

Nearside front inner arch to step holed and corroded - not near prescribed areas

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

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

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,093 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front inner arches and flitches corroded and undersealed

Nearside front inner arch to step holed and corroded - not near prescribed areas

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,928 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

All brake pipes corroded and greased

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,694 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front inner arches corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Wheel arches and sills corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Rear gearbox mounting outrigger/step (6.1.D.1b)

All wheel arches corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front inner arches corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Rear handbrake cables corroded in brackets

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,624 miles

Offside front outrigger corroded

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle body corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,611 miles

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

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

advise under vehicle body corrosion

advise under vehicle suspension component corrosion

o/s front outrigger corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,568 miles

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,291 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,153 miles

Nearside inner wing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2009 33,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,030 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 32,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,846 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 31,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,460 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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G238 FOL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 G238 FOL, 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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G238 FOL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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