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G503 OAA

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

22,869 mi
Last recorded22,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 OAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 22,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 18,450 miles

Drivers seat runners worn

Fail 12 Jun 2025 18,450 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Drivers seat runners worn

Pass 2 May 2023 17,447 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 17,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 17,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hangers. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,238 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 17,238 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 17,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 16,783 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up transfer box mounting broken (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 13,880 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,724 miles

n/s rear outer tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,206 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 12,067 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 8,835 miles

Both battery trays getting corroded (Esp O/S)

Both front end chassis/shackle mount areas (esp N/S) getting abit corroded slightly

Both front end metal B/Pipes getting abit corroded slightly (esp N/S)

N/S/F w/arch edge abit corroded slightly

O/S/F battery insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,584 miles

Both battery trays abit corroded (esp O/S)

Front b/discs abit corroded and pitted slightly

Front b/pipes at callipar areas abit corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,666 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 6,662 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both battery trays abit corroded

Front fog light swich faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F chasais top area around steering box abit corroded

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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G503 OAA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G503 OAA, 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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G503 OAA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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