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G768 RCD

1989 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG768 RCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 65,796 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side door lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger next to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,798 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure

corrosion outside prescribed areas, front panel nearside and offside inner , both rear 1/4 panels, both rear inner arches

corrosion outside prescribed areas, rear outer wheel arches, front inner aches, nearside outer sill front to rear, offside outer sill below b pilar

Fail 8 Oct 2024 65,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting, outrigger, front side next to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting, outrigger behind mudflap, front side missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering joint insecure. mid column (2.3 (a) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure

corrosion outside prescribed areas, front panel nearside and offside inner , both rear 1/4 panels, both rear inner arches

corrosion outside prescribed areas, rear outer wheel arches, front inner aches, nearside outer sill front to rear, offside outer sill below b pilar

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,796 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,796 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Masses of Under bonnet wiring tangled and insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel approx 35mm. 40mm limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,772 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to perrish

rear propshaft front UJ slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2016 17,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to perrish

rear propshaft front UJ slightly worn

Fail 6 May 2016 17,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to perrish

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear propshaft front UJ slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2015 13,736 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 13,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear inner tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2014 10,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 608 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 96,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,204 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 91,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 83,319 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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G768 RCD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G768 RCD, 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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G768 RCD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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