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G727 AFH

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 AFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 18,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,514 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 14,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill till foot step copieuse amount of under sill apply

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,001 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play 2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,601 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2015 10,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

park brake lever slight play in it

Fail 2 May 2015 10,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

park brake lever slight play in it

Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery slightly insecure

n/s and o/s outer sill surfacve corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,268 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear back panel till chassis copieuse amount of under sill aplly 2

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,158 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front wheel arches has slight surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wheel arches to door steps corroded slightly

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,934 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,903 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,229 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,226 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 61,001 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,646 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G727 AFH is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G727 AFH, 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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G727 AFH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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