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G523 MGH

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 MGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,008 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,228 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

n/s/f outer wheel arch at inner door corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/r halfshaft has slight movement inward and outward

Fail 31 May 2014 41,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

n/s/f outer wheel arch at inner door corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/r halfshaft has slight inward and outward play

Pass 1 May 2013 38,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,565 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,694 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,416 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 25,397 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 14,418 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 14,039 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

battery tray holed and battery in secure vehicle chassiss and floor in an advanced state of corrossion

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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G523 MGH is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G523 MGH, 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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G523 MGH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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