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G404 BFX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

4,530 mi
Last recorded4,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 BFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 4,530 miles

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

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

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

overall body condition poor

Fail 13 Feb 2023 4,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

overall body condition poor

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,960 miles

n/s front inner step badly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,957 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,062 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 98,059 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 93,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above crossmember mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,442 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear leaf spring assister coil spring broken

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,442 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tow hitch bolt threads protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear leaf spring assister coil spring broken

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,543 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,023 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member [ as marked] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member [as marked] (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

All tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,876 miles

advise some corrosion present at offside front chassis leg but not excessive at this time

noise at rear wheels probably diff.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise some corrosion present at offside front chassis leg but not excessive at this time

noise at rear wheels probably diff.

Pass 28 May 2013 79,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 May 2013 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 72,118 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,258 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,257 miles

Coolant leak

both rear coil assisters springs rusty

inbalance rear footbrake

power steering drive belt reqs adjusting

slight binding n/s/r brake

Fail 13 Jun 2008 55,255 miles

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

Coolant leak

both rear coil assisters springs rusty

inbalance rear footbrake

power steering drive belt reqs adjusting

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,211 miles

water pump leaking

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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G404 BFX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 G404 BFX, 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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G404 BFX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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