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G38 GOC

1989 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 GOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 150,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal and poorly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in both king pins

Pass 21 Feb 2025 148,705 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 148,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 145,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides king pin slightly movement

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

spare tyre below limits

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 125,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,316 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Caused by clip for mounting missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,693 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin bush

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrsion to chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,200 miles

corrosion to front wings and bonnet

oil leak engine area suspect rear main oil seal

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,693 miles

Central Front Bonnet is corroded inside witch let it separated from inner frame .

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Central Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Next gear box. ()

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Central Rear Lower Tow bar not directly bolted to main chassis.

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Some axial play on both sides. (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front mud guards corroded, both sides.

Nearside Front Lower Repairs questionable on the front spring hanger.

Nearside Front Lower Tow hook assembled on a weak part of chassis and with half of bolts.

Nearside Rear Lower Hose pipes chaffing on the suspension spring.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 1503 ).

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,670 miles

Front Battery insecure Inside engine bay one battery in each side, both insecure. (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working The one installed on mud guard. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 4001 ). (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Fuel tank insecure One strap is missing, with temporary repair. (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 4001 ). (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Central Front Bonnet is corroded inside witch let it separated from inner frame .

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Central Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Next gear box. ()

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Central Rear Lower Tow bar not directly bolted to main chassis.

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Some axial play on both sides. (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front mud guards corroded, both sides.

Nearside Front Lower Repairs questionable on the front spring hanger.

Nearside Front Lower Tow hook assembled on a weak part of chassis and with half of bolts.

Nearside Rear Lower Hose pipes chaffing on the suspension spring.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 1503 ).

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,398 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,152 miles

fuel tank strapped up with ratchet strap

nearside rear tyres cracking on walls

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre out of shape+worn close to limit

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,797 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre out of shape+worn close to limit

slight lift in king pins

Fail 19 May 2014 77,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front wheel arches corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear inner tyre out of shape+worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,446 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking between treads

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,446 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking between treads

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 10 May 2012 74,328 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

o/s rear outer tyre under inflated

Fail 9 May 2012 74,328 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

o/s rear outer tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 70,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G38 GOC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G38 GOC, 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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G38 GOC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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