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G718 CFX

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 CFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,122 miles

play in inner rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,915 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,666 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion inside wheel arch offside front

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,665 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,387 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in both front shockers

Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,269 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in both front shockers

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,748 miles

play in n/s/f caliper lower slider, pad rattle and unable to see pads both sides

Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

play in n/s/f caliper lower slider, pad rattle and unable to see pads both sides

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,203 miles

both head lights poor

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both head poor

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,709 miles

movement in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,223 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,192 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,870 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,870 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,080 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,584 miles

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

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,970 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G718 CFX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G718 CFX, 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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G718 CFX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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