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G654 FDA

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG654 FDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,062 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wheel arches & sills has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

parking brake just met brake requirements

vehicle structure has traces of body filler

Fail 29 Feb 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 63,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,590 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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G654 FDA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G654 FDA, 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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G654 FDA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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