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G850 YDF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 YDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 91,802 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,985 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,985 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has got very hot at some point

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front sidelight is dim

Offside inner sill corroded

battery tray corroded

coolant leak

exhaust rear section badly corroded

hole of the under body lot of surface rust

prop shaft rubber doughnut has slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 72,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has got very hot at some point

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front sidelight is dim

Offside inner sill corroded

battery tray corroded

coolant leak

exhaust rear section badly corroded

hole of the under body lot of surface rust

prop shaft rubber doughnut has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,448 miles

slight corrosion within 30cm of both front suspension mountings

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,448 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight corrosion within 30cm of both front suspension mountings

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,154 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,350 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,904 miles

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

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 69,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 69,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,996 miles

o/s rear tyre perished.(not exposing chords at time of test)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 68,995 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre perished.(not exposing chords at time of test)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,753 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 67,749 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 67,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G850 YDF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G850 YDF, 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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G850 YDF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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