MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside front foot step holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
the complete vehicle underneath has advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath vehicle badly corroded chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front battery carrier badly corroded
Offside Front step well badly holed by corrosion
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
The complete vehicle underneath has very advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear cross member corrded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear cross member corrded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chassis very corroded
front brake hoses corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chassis very corroded
front brake hoses corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise condition of rear number plate.
advise exhaust mountings perrished.
advise rusted o/s front arch
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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G297 LEG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G297 LEG, 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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G297 LEG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.
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