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G453 UHT

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 UHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2009 40,514 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 314,474 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 314,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 244,533 miles

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 UHT is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UHT, 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 UHT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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