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G352 NKK

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1993cc
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Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

24,331 mi
Last recorded24,331 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG352 NKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 24,331 miles

Drivers suspension seat has slight play in mechanism

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Brake bias valve mounting location, above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Link to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 24,206 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear chassis to load valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s rear chassis to leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

movement in o/s seat rail

n/s inner sill to step corroded

o/s inner arch to step corroded and weak

o/s n/s rear floor corroded and weak

Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,065 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 23,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced paint on lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,776 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2024 22,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 22,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in king pins

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 22,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in king pins

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 178,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front of vehicle is heavily undersealed components covered

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement in front kingpins

Fail 25 Mar 2022 18,366 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front of vehicle is heavily undersealed components covered

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement in front kingpins

Pass 12 Apr 2021 16,110 miles

corrosion outside perscribed areas

lift in front king pins

unable to check welding repairs due to heavy under seal

Fail 25 Mar 2021 16,097 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion outside perscribed areas

lift in front king pins

Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,105 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose qtr panel damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

large amount lift in both front king pins

minor fuel leak from fuel pump advise investigation

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 8 Jun 2019 12,103 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe section insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt reel does not retract. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak from engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Serious coolant leak from engine.

Nearside Front Kingpin has slight lift.

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Accident damage on wing in area of N/S/R light cluster. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin has slight lift.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 9,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,228 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 5,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 165 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam lift in king pin (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear antiroll bar mounting bush has movement

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose but secure

Offside seat belt retracts but slowly

bonnet loose but secure

front bumper loose at corner mounting

Fail 13 Apr 2016 102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear brake pipe fouling exhaust (3.6.B.2a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point at chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar d mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam lift in king pin (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam lift in king pin (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose but secure

bonnet loose but secure

front bumper loose at corner mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,161 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,136 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded/insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both rear inner arches corroded/insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,126 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,647 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 90,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres under inflated

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,259 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear outer tyre tread feathering

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear outer tyre tread feathering

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,394 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

offside front seat belt returning slow

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 80,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G352 NKK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G352 NKK, 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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G352 NKK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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