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G461 TWS

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,100 mi
Last recorded4,100 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 TWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 4,100 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 1,691 miles

n s r chassis slightly corroded

o s f wheel bearing cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 1,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n s r chassis slightly corroded

o s f wheel bearing cover missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,266 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat belt missing

drivers seat loose (ok at this mot)

osf wheel bearing cover missing

osr outer tyre showing signs of ageing

rust developing in both rear chassis members

water pump leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,262 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat belt missing

drivers seat loose (ok at this mot)

osf wheel bearing cover missing

osr outer tyre showing signs of ageing

rust developing in both rear chassis members

water pump leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f grease cap missing

radiator leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,739 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

o/s/f grease cap missing

radiator leaking

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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G461 TWS is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G461 TWS, 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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What year was G461 TWS registered?

G461 TWS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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