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G521 SFT

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,635 mi
Last recorded40,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 SFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,635 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 May 2018 40,510 miles

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings load valve area (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 397,498 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre as cracks on inner wall but no cords

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight corrosion round load valve area

Fail 6 Sep 2016 397,498 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre as cracks on inner wall but no cords

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight corrosion round load valve area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,697 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 378,832 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear leaf spring mount/back mount slightly corroded

offside rear leaf spring mount/back mount slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 358,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,505 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,136 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,590 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 27,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,434 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 22,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G521 SFT is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G521 SFT, 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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G521 SFT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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