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G603 EHD

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 EHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting to front x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all outer wheel arches and panels corroded, not within P/A

under side of vehicle slightly corroded areas to incl: rear x member, inner sills, and wheel arches inner and outer.

welded suspension repairs, filler materiel applied and over painted.

Fail 8 Jul 2017 95,706 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting to front x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all outer wheel arches and panels corroded, not within P/A

under side of vehicle slightly corroded areas to incl: rear x member, inner sills, and wheel arches inner and outer.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member patch repaired

nearside inner sills rusty minor corrosion

nearside outer sills rusty

offside front wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

offside inner and outer sill rusty minor corrosion

rear cross member to both springs shackles rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,139 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and foot well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill and x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to footwell (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet and tailgate corroded

front and rear x members corroded

outer and inner wheel arches slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded along sills

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damaged and rusty in many areas including bonnet and boot

both sills patch repaired

n/s/f of sill damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork rusty in many places inlcuding bonnet and boot

nearside front of sill damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,955 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,577 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Windscreen Delaminated

Nearside front bumper damaged / distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,945 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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G603 EHD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc petrol 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 G603 EHD, 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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G603 EHD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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