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G66 BDC

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,339 mi
Last recorded56,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG66 BDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 56,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Diesel Leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel Leaking - Engine Bay Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered in Underseal Or Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Heavily Undersealed On Underside

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered in Underseal or Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Underside of body heavily undersealed.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 54,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-14C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of body heavily undersealed.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,257 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black showing through the white. (0.1 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure Battery carrier. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/inner sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body heavily undersealed.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked no white light. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked no white light. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,903 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Front sill lip damaged

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

repairs n/s and o/s outer and under sill areas

Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to floor pan and wheel arches

ignition wont turn off

tow bar and mountings made from light weight steel not suitable for towing heavy trailers/caravans?

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,108 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,709 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,286 miles

oil leak from rear diff coming out of brake drum

Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff coming out of brake drum

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,685 miles

all tyre side walls perished

oil around o/s/r back plate brake test ok

Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre side walls perished

oil around o/s/r back plate brake test ok

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 41,423 miles

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

exhaust mountings weak

o/s/r hub stained on back plat

Fail 13 May 2009 41,423 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings weak

o/s/r hub stained on back plat

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,473 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,587 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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G66 BDC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G66 BDC, 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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G66 BDC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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