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G705 UMU

1989 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,893 mi
Last recorded32,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 UMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front step corroded

rearward edge of nearside rear wheel arch and inner sill corroded and holed - not within a prescribed area

slight movement between steering box sector shaft and drop arm

welded repairs to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,866 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front step corroded

rearward edge of nearside rear wheel arch and inner sill corroded and holed - not within a prescribed area

slight movement between steering box sector shaft and drop arm

welded repairs to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,971 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear tyres cracked and perished,nsf tyre worn on inner edge,and cracked and perished

fluid leaking on nsr back plate

nsf bump stop mount damaged

vehicle underside very corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear tyres cracked and perished,nsf tyre worn on inner edge,and cracked and perished

fluid leaking on nsr back plate

nsf bump stop mount damaged

vehicle underside very corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,023 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,020 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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G705 UMU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G705 UMU, 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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G705 UMU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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