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G48 FCX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,954 mi
Last recorded54,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 FCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,954 miles

body corroded through - not considered criteria

front and rear suspension bushes perished and collapsing

nearside and offside mirrors damaged

nearside front on legal limit - suggest replace

offside front crossmember corroded - small hole

offside rear bumper endcap missing

rear number plate deteriorating

steering bar appears slight damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

body corroded through - not considered criteria

front and rear suspension bushes perished and collapsing

nearside and offside mirrors damaged

nearside front on legal limit - suggest replace

offside front crossmember corroded - small hole

rear number plate deteriorating

steering bar appears slight damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,530 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,555 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,979 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play on drivers seat runners

track rod bent n/s

Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play on drivers seat runners

track rod bent n/s

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,558 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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G48 FCX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G48 FCX, 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 G48 FCX registered?

G48 FCX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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