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G454 GVF

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 GVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 36,502 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,630 miles

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

Nearside Front perished on walls

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,883 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,742 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer tyre devoid of air

Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,288 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,255 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front number plate starting to discolour and crack

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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G454 GVF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G454 GVF, 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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G454 GVF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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