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G74 UAE

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 UAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 38,000 miles

Corrosion setting into vehicle body

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member holed and corroded - just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes and spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes and spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak on engine

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Corrosion setting into underside

Engine cuts out randomly

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

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

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

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

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

Prop centre bearing has slightly worn

Towbar is holed and corroded but ball is missing

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2025 36,127 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Oil leaking out of drum and all over tyre (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Corrosion setting into underside

Engine cuts out randomly

Exhaust is corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Osf inner wing is badly corroded along lower lip

Propshaft centre bearing has slight play

Towbar is holed and corroded but ball has been removed

Underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,264 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak on engine

Corrosion setting into the underside

Engine randomly cuts out

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

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

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

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 Inner wing holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Several (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Tight to turn when jacked up (2.1.1 (a))

Tow bar is corroded and ball has been removed

Fail 30 Apr 2024 31,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis around shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis around shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis holed and corroded round Spring Anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak on engine

Corrosion setting into the underside

Engine randomly cuts out

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

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

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

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 Inner wing holed and corroded but not in a prescribed ares

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pas pipes corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Tight to turn when jacked up (2.1.1 (a))

Tow bar is corroded and ball has been removed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Osf inner wing corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

Pas pipes are corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tow bar is corroded and holed but ball has been removed

Fail 11 Apr 2023 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Aux belts are perished and slack

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Osf inner wing corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

Pas pipes are corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tow bar is corroded and holed but ball has been removed

Pass 13 May 2022 21,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pas pipes corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 6 Apr 2022 21,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both handbrake outer cables are in poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak on engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pas pipes corroded

Steering is slightly stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer is corroded

Pas pipes are corroded

Steering is slightly stiff

Fail 17 Mar 2021 15,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Whole system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill is holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill is holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis where suspension mounts too (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose Has temporary straps holding tank in (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake outer is highly corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met efficiency

Pas pipes are corroded

Steering is slightly stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable outer is corroded

Offside Front Battery is insecure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears are highly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 12,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable outer is corroded

Offside Front Battery is insecure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears are highly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 3,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nsr outer handbrake cable is corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 3,959 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nsr outer handbrake cable is corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,701 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Handbrake outer is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 86,814 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,334 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all tyres slightly cracked

part of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,092 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 69,954 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,547 miles

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

near side front steering rack boot slight split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,331 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 68,331 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G74 UAE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G74 UAE, 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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G74 UAE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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