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G763 GOG

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 GOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 43,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator stop and tail (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area of front subframe/suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Positionn and stop same intensity with lights on no brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear swing shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above axle 2 outter face of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative No reaction at LSV (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting point step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting point step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to see front pads

Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Unable to see thickness of front pads

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,205 miles

Both steering rack inner joints have play

Chrome wheel trims fitted all round unable to check wheel nuts

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

Fail 24 May 2024 43,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer major hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/|F suspension mounting corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced N/S/F sill has plate rivetted on and not welded correctly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R Cross member corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Both steering rack inner joints have play

Chrome wheel trims fitted all round unable to check wheel nuts

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 42,681 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Behind drivers seat (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Lower chassis rail next to front wish bone mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Offside battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside inner sill/step and outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,564 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 41,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 35,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp masks (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on inside of tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 35,678 miles

Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated battery cable (4.11 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust to short (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp masks (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on inside of tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,166 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Possible bad earth (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 29,102 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure reservoir loose (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 25,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes Soft

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 18,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise old repairs offside inner wheelarch to chassis rail

Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise old repairs offside inner wheelarch to chassis rail

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 10,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 4,859 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

tow bar lights faulty

water tank leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 4,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

tow bar lights faulty

water tank leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,637 miles

both front brake discs poor

both front out riggers very rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2010 95,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs poor

both front out riggers very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 85,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,833 miles

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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G763 GOG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 G763 GOG, 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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G763 GOG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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