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G249 NMA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,560 mi
Last recorded18,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 NMA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 18,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 16,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody heavily covered in undersealant

Pass 11 Dec 2023 15,091 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 13,299 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 11,725 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 11,725 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 9,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 9,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 3,344 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 3,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,869 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,869 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,236 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,012 miles

slight corrosion non prescribed area

Fail 2 Feb 2016 90,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion non prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,155 miles

Backs of N/S and O/S/F door steps rusted through

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,155 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Backs of N/S and O/S/F door steps rusted through

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,361 miles

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

all floor and chassis in poor very condition

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

o/s n/s sill to floor corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,354 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

all floor and chassis in poor very condition

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

o/s n/s sill to floor corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,461 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,352 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,255 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,519 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,862 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/REAR INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT BY STRUCTURE POINT

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,541 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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G249 NMA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G249 NMA, 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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G249 NMA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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