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G325 SFC

1989 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,383 mi
Last recorded23,383 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG325 SFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,383 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 23,381 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

all rear brake pipes covered in underseal

offside rear inner and outer valence corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 21,892 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported offside front under bonnet catching steering column (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty impeded by speedo surround (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion offside rear side valence

slight wheel bind offside front

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,665 miles

underbody undersealed+starting to corrode

Fail 23 Oct 2015 21,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and crossmemember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat row (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underside brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,150 miles

Brake pipes coated in copper grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

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

Offside rear footbrake lower than expected effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 13,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery Insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,418 miles

All brake pipes heaviliy greased some corrosion present but does bot appear excessive

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 79,642 miles

Battery insecure

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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G325 SFC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G325 SFC, 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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G325 SFC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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