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G439 XMO

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,311 mi
Last recorded59,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 XMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 59,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 55,920 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 55,920 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 54,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,955 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,984 miles

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 52,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,899 miles

Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Exhaust System Front-Middle Corroded/Deteriated. Exhaust Rubber Hanger Deteriated Rear

Handbrake Has A Lot Of Travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody/Chassis Covered In Underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,568 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of Brake Hose Assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of Brake Hose Assembly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,092 miles

both sides front chassis sections corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 50,875 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 47,530 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 47,528 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2013 46,343 miles

exhaust centre & rear sections corroded & dewteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 46,062 miles

exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

front & rear chassis sections corroded.

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 46,060 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

front & rear chassis sections corroded.

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2011 45,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 45,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 41,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 41,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,735 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

slight buckle in both front brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,735 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

slight buckle in both front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,949 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,048 miles

both front coil springs rusty † both rear leaf spring bushes perished. †surface corrsion to underside.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,417 miles

acceptable corrosion to both front chassis legs and suspension legs.

n.sr tyre walls perished.

rear exhaust very rusty not yet blowing.

slight flicker in rear side lights when †indictors flashing.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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G439 XMO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 G439 XMO, 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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G439 XMO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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