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G260 FFV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,757 mi
Last recorded40,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 FFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 40,757 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray is corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member/chassis near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member /near leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member/chassis near suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember/close to leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 40,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade worn, Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Mounting plate corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner tie rod slightly play, Both side fronts

Offside Front Impact beam badly corroded and seriously wekend

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mount split

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 29,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 28,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 28,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,336 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 28,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,039 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,880 miles

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

Nearside nsf tyre starting to perish

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

bodywork starting to rust

Fail 1 Sep 2015 25,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,640 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,043 miles

nsr inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,043 miles

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

nsr inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,642 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,367 miles

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

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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G260 FFV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G260 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G260 FFV registered?

G260 FFV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G260 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G260 FFV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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