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G443 XMO

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,534 mi
Last recorded34,534 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 XMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 34,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 33,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake performance slightly low

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,043 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,537 miles

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

Rear Number plate lights are both dim and only just meeting the requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,781 miles

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,169 miles

Corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

Engine is loosing oil

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,910 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 23,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light turns off stop and side (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,500 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 20,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 19,055 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

general corrosion under vehicle. Not considered excessive

parking brake warning light not operational

Fail 22 May 2017 19,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure lens has come de-bonded (1.7.3)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing

general corrosion under vehicle. Not considered excessive

parking brake warning light not operational

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,557 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in lower bush

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 16,803 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust box tail pipe corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 11,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust box tail pipe corroded and holed

Fail 1 May 2013 5,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2013 5,980 miles

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

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2012 842 miles

corrosion on ns wheel arch + os sill

ns front tyre starting to perishe

Fail 21 Mar 2012 840 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on ns wheel arch + os sill

ns front tyre starting to perishe

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 63 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 97,917 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,565 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 95,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,576 miles

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

surface corrosion on both spring hangers.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 94,576 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on both front spring hangers.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 91,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G443 XMO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G443 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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G443 XMO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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