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G697 UEU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,232 mi
Last recorded47,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 UEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 47,232 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,395 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s & o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,513 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Wiring attached on front to rear brake pipe

Rear axle bumpstops missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,474 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,474 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 38,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,296 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 37,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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G697 UEU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G697 UEU, 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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G697 UEU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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