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G282 FJC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,300 mi
Last recorded61,300 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 FJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 61,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 57,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 55,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,625 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,449 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 28,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,109 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,932 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 22,932 miles

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

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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G282 FJC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G282 FJC, 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 G282 FJC registered?

G282 FJC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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