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G786 FTX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,467 mi
Last recorded43,467 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 FTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,467 miles

Battery insecure

Battery terminals loose

Corrosion & hole to n/s step/sill area - outside an area

Corrosion & hole to n/s/f inner sill - outside an area

Dampness around leak off pipes

Front rollbar bushes perished

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Some corrosion at front around suspension

Various wires under bonnet loose/dangleing

n/s/f tyre well perished

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Battery insecure

Battery terminals loose

Corrosion & hole to n/s step/sill area - outside an area

Corrosion & hole to n/s/f inner sill - outside an area

Dampness around leak off pipes

Front rollbar bushes perished

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Some corrosion at front around suspension

Various wires under bonnet loose/dangleing

n/s/f tyre well perished

o/s/r inner tyre well perished - needs attention

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,638 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,421 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,421 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,139 miles

offside rear inner and offside front tyres badly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear inner and offside front tyres badly cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,799 miles

o/s/r inner tyre cracked in tread

Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r inner tyre cracked in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,210 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r inner tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 40,794 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

o/s/r inner tyre deteriorating (perrished)

speedometer not illuminated

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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G786 FTX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G786 FTX, 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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What year was G786 FTX registered?

G786 FTX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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