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G538 HAX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,369 mi
Last recorded41,369 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 HAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 41,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Body insecure inner sil (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 tyres are over 14 years old

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 tyres are over 14 years old

Fail 26 May 2017 41,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

battery loose in holder

Pass 22 May 2015 41,337 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2015 41,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,316 miles

left rear chassis corrosion

slight fuel leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,869 miles

corrosion n/s rear chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,803 miles

n/r side rear shock absorber bush wearing

n/r side rear sring bush wearing

off/side rear brakes uneavan to off/side

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,933 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

propshaft centre mounting/bearing and uj have play, front joint to gaerbox has mounting bolt missing.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,424 miles

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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G538 HAX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G538 HAX, 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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What year was G538 HAX registered?

G538 HAX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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