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G700 UEU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG700 UEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear vehicle partially coated with underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2025 77,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear vehicle partially coated with underseal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,012 miles

Both front inner tie rods slight movement

Hand brake just let requirements Outer body slight corroded but not holed Underneath vehicle slightly covered with surface rust but not holed

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,829 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at water tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,578 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,553 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sills at rear corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross beam (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills at rear corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,979 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear tyres perrished but not showing canvass

Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear tyres perrished but not showing canvass

Pass 7 May 2011 63,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,743 miles

advise front cross member corrded but not in prescibed area

advise osr outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,743 miles

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

advise front cross member corrded but not in prescibed area

advise osr outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,271 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,824 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise some corrotion on o/s/f chassis but not affecting brakeing or steering

Pass 4 May 2007 56,720 miles

advise some corrotion on o/s/f chassis but not affecting brakeing or steering

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 53,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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G700 UEU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 G700 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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G700 UEU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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