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G61 FOC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,929 mi
Last recorded64,929 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 FOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 64,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step/body within 30cm of seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 63,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step/body within 30cm of seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,224 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

repairs covered in sealer unable to check

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired to mot standard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed repair has been done to mot standard but could be better (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been rep[aired to mot standard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 60,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired to mot standard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed repair has been done to mot standard but could be better (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been rep[aired to mot standard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front susp strut has been put on back to front causing brake hose securing bracket to be in the wrong place

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,330 miles

n/s o/s sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,624 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,328 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,328 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,998 miles

most front and rear suspenoin componants corrodied not exesively

ns and os inner and outer sills corrodied not consiserd any concqens at the momement

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,922 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,922 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 382,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 38,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,420 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 35,420 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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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G61 FOC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G61 FOC, 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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G61 FOC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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