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G565 ADD

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,273 mi
Last recorded17,273 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 ADD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,273 miles

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION.F BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 17,273 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION.F BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,264 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,264 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,971 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,967 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRELS STARTING TO CORRODE WIPPER BLADES POOR CONDITION VERIOUS CORROSION UNDER BODDY OF VEHICLE

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,491 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 minor wear in offside rack,

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 13,060 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 12,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

near side rear hub tends to bind on when rotatedafter use of h/brake

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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G565 ADD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol 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 G565 ADD, 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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G565 ADD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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