MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear axle designed for twin wheels either side, vehicle has been modified to accomodate only a singel wheel either side. In my opinion the modification is not sufficient to support the weight of the vehicle.
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear axle designed for twin wheels either side, vehicle has been modified to accomodate only a singel wheel either side. In my opinion the modification is not sufficient to support the weight of the vehicle.
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
slight wear king pins
slight wear s/column top bush
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight wear king pins
slight wear s/column top bush
battery insecure
wireing chaffing at steering coupling
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r leaf sping clamp not in correct position
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
20575x14 x2 rear and 19575x14 x2 front
Battery insecure
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brake pads unable to assess in full
park brake cable becomeing poor
underslung rear axle arangement
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
chassis number to offside taped over
nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished
nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil
offside front seatbelt slow to recoil
poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area
poorly routed wiring and fuel lines
slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins
slight play in top steering column bush
some rust to offside front chassis leg
steering box damp
battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
chassis number to offside taped over
nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished
nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil
offside front seatbelt slow to recoil
poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area
poorly routed wiring and fuel lines
slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins
slight play in top steering column bush
some rust to offside front chassis leg
steering box damp
battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
chassis number to offside taped over
nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished
nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil
poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area
poorly routed wiring and fuel lines
slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins
slight play in top steering column bush
some rust to offside front chassis leg
steering box damp
battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
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G52 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 G52 OAL, 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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G52 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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