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G453 MDM

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 MDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,907 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 81,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,563 miles

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

tyres getting perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,563 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

tyres getting perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,286 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,924 miles

Corrosion to battery tray, n/s/f inner wing, rear cross member, front cross member, n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

Cracking to sidewalls n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Damage to n/s/r reflector

Fail 15 Jan 2010 76,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corrosion to battery tray, n/s/f inner wing, rear cross member, front cross member, n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

Cracking to sidewalls n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Damage to n/s/r reflector

Fail 15 Jan 2009 11,530 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to battery carrrier

Damage to o/s/f lower suspension omunting bracket

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,530 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to battery carrrier

Damage to o/s/f lower suspension omunting bracket

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,528 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rub marks on screen

bonnet safety catch in op

Fail 7 Feb 2008 10,526 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rub marks on screen

bonnet safety catch in op

Fail 20 Jan 2006 8,216 miles

2 point seatbelts fitted to rear seats

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,216 miles

2 point seatbelts fitted to rear seats

battery insecure

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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G453 MDM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G453 MDM, 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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G453 MDM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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