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G803 UTP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

80,887 mi
Last recorded80,887 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG803 UTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,620 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,764 miles

Exhaust system has various pinhole leaks

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,723 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

centre prop shaft bearing worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,507 miles

Fuel tank strap slighty corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear tyre slighty perished

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front tyre slighty perished

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,495 miles

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

Fuel tank strap slighty corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear tyre slighty perished

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front tyre slighty perished

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

engin over heated under test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear exhaust system slighty deteriated

slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear exhaust system slighty deteriated

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

slight movement in stub pins

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damage to windscreen

slight movement at offside and nearside front stub pins (vertical movement)

steering hard to turn

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,478 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,649 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,223 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 67,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 May 2005 67,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G803 UTP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G803 UTP, 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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G803 UTP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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