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G851 SAA

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,343 mi
Last recorded7,343 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 SAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 7,343 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play detected at centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked by o/s pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple underbody repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2026 7,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play detected at centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked by o/s pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple underbody repairs undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,616 miles

Central Prop shaft central bush slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 96,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft central bush slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,665 miles

multiple areas of bad welding repairs

multiple areas on underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 20 Sep 2024 85,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

multiple areas of bad welding repairs

multiple areas on underside heavily covered in underseal

steering column being fouled by cable

Fail 14 Aug 2024 85,651 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside 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 Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under bumper corroded, 3 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

multiple areas of vehicle structure covered in filler & underseal, unable to fully assess quality of panels underneath

multiple prevoius welded repairs of poor quality

Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,800 miles

All new weld repairs heavily coated in underseal

All previous welds of poor quality and heavily covered in underseal

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non standard seats fitted and appear to be attached to original seat frames by welds of poor quality

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of some areas

Fail 3 Aug 2023 13,782 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail has 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of vehicle inner sill, by leaf spring rear attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All previous welds of poor quality and heavily covered in underseal

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non standard seats fitted and appear to be attached to original seat frames by welds of poor quality

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of some areas

Pass 22 Aug 2022 5,698 miles

All welding repairs of poor quality

Both front seats are non standard and appear to have been attached to original seat frames with poor quality welds

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded and heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various previous welded repairs to underside which could not be fully assessed for integrity - heavily covered with underseal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch and rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal All front repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 5,692 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting inside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer chassis rail repair not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to outer sill not attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repair not welded along bottom of repair patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mounting inside spring hanger and and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to outer sill not attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repair patches not fully seam welded x2 (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mounting inside spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All welding repairs of poor quality

Both front seats are non standard and appear to have been attached to original seat frames with poor quality welds

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded and heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch and rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal All front repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,580 miles

Front both seats are non standard & appear to have been attached to original seat frames with poor quality welds

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various previous welded repairs to underside which could not be fully assessed for integrity - heavily covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail end near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 79,563 miles

Nearside 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 chassis rail at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember between chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both seats are non standard & appear to have been attached to original seat frames with poor quality welds

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various previous welded repairs to underside which could not be fully assessed for integrity - heavily covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail end near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring anchor has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal crossmember has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front seats are non standard & tack welded to original seat frames

underside of vehicle has a number of very poor quality welded repairs - unable to fully assess as covered with underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember welded patch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring anchor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring anchor has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal crossmember has poor quality welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front seats are non standard & tack welded to original seat frames

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All welded repair patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all recently welded repairs appear to be of poor quality & covered in underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by front arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by rear spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All welded repair patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,964 miles

General corrosion to all wheel arch areas

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

Unable to fully inspect all welded repair areas due to underseal, floor panels etc

Fail 30 Jul 2018 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember by lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch above subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail by lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember by lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail by lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to all wheel arch areas

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

Unable to fully inspect all welded repair areas due to underseal, floor panels etc

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,379 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded but outside pescribed areas

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak engine and gearbox area

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis rail by frt mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner sill corroded but outside pescribed areas

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak engine and gearbox area

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,470 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 12,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front mounting of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by lower arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by B- post area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front mounting of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,950 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,685 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

n/s and o/s sills damaged

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight judder o/s/r brake

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

battery insecure and battery tray corroded

n/s and o/s sills damaged

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight judder o/s/r brake

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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G851 SAA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 G851 SAA, 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 G851 SAA registered?

G851 SAA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G851 SAA safe to buy?

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