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G563 PVU

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 PVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 77,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering hub has slight freeplay when raised

Pass 8 May 2021 75,894 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some brake pipes corroded

Some brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Various repairs to Chassis covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 75,894 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some brake pipes corroded

Some brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Various repairs to Chassis covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play in both NS and OS kingpin

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS and OS spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear, just passed MOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight noise from rear diff and prop shaft, when wheels are rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,900 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear chassi o/s rear above axel (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all need clean and greece (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 2x front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,018 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s rear and o/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear chassis slighty corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s rear and o/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear chassis slighty corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,903 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,376 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,672 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

oil leak n/s rear hub

Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 60,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 55,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G563 PVU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G563 PVU, 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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G563 PVU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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