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G374 ODH

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 ODH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011

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

cab sills corroded offside & nearside (not in precribed area)

cab wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

chassis showing signs of corrosion offside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,861 miles

battery insecure

battery light on dash but goes out when engine speed raised

both rear inner tyres wearing on both edges

drivers mirror casing missing

drivers seat interior torn

drivers, passengers nad handbrake floor panel area corroded

fuel tank held in place with cables instead of straps system held up securely

hazard switch bit sticky

headlights loose in mountings but still secure

light blue smoke from exhaust when emissions done not considered excessive

nearside sill corroded and holed

nearside wheel arch corroded

offside headlamp has crack not affecting headlight

offside side repeater slightly discoloured

oil leaks

pick-up bay body bolt missing on offside front and three ree bolts not tightened down with nuts

slight damage to nearside front and rear inner wheel rim

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

battery light on dash but goes out when engine speed raised

both rear inner tyres wearing on both edges

drivers mirror casing missing

drivers seat interior torn

drivers, passengers nad handbrake floor panel area corroded

fuel tank held in place with cables instead of straps system held up securely

hazard switch bit sticky

headlights loose in mountings but still secure

light blue smoke from exhaust when emissions done not considered excessive

nearside sill corroded and holed

nearside wheel arch corroded

offside headlamp has crack not affecting headlight

offside side repeater slightly discoloured

oil leaks

pick-up bay body bolt missing on offside front and three ree bolts not tightened down with nuts

slight damage to nearside front and rear inner wheel rim

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,700 miles

Slight corrosion near-side and off-side front and rear chassis rails.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight corrosion near-side and off-side front and rear chassis rails.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,902 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 72,823 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

batteries insecure

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank supported by wire

offside inner and outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2006 69,395 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G374 ODH is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G374 ODH, 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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G374 ODH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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