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G527 MFD

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 MFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,910 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f door step deteriorating

repairs done for mot o/k day of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,910 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f door step deteriorating

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 118,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,323 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 43,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 43,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G527 MFD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G527 MFD, 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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G527 MFD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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