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G457 AGL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 AGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,753 miles

Front cross member showing sighns corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 58,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front next to subfame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front next to subfame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,512 miles

corrosion to all outer arches covered with tape

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

crack to windscreen below swept area

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,463 miles

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

exhaust slight blow

Oil leak

front crossmember and front suspensionarms getting corroded

rear inner panel getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,041 miles

Floors around shock abosorbers corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Wheel arches corroded & tapped.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

wheel arches corroded and taped

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,537 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge getting low

outer body panels getting corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 78,536 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge getting low

outer body panels getting corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,749 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember starting to corrode rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,143 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f door step, n/s inner sill, front cross member, o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/f door step, n/s inner sill, front cross member, o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,606 miles

Corrosion too o/s/f door step, o/s/f wing, o/s/r wheel arch, n/s/r wheel arch, n/s/f & o/s/f cross member, o/s/f spring hanger bracket

Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,604 miles

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

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

Corrosion too o/s/f door step, o/s/f wing, o/s/r wheel arch, n/s/r wheel arch, n/s/f & o/s/f cross member, o/s/f spring hanger bracket

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,237 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches & n/s/f wheel arch

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,492 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches

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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G457 AGL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G457 AGL, 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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G457 AGL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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