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G283 FOL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,536 mi
Last recorded4,536 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 FOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 4,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 4,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 3,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 3,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 95,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 95,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,135 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,117 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,328 miles

Blow on Exhaust

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front chassis cross member corroded

nearside rear chassis box section corroded

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,169 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking within tread

front cross member corroded and weak

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

offside outer sill corroded

rear tyres cracking within tread

water leak on engine

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

front cross member corroded and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracked. borderline

front box section by radiator corroded and holed

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear chassis box section corroded near spring mounting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. borderline

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracked. borderline

front box section by radiator corroded and holed

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear chassis box section corroded near spring mounting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. borderline

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

split pins corroded in both trackrod end castleated nuts

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,439 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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G283 FOL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G283 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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G283 FOL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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