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G880 VOT

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,916 mi
Last recorded60,916 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 VOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 60,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible both U clamps insecure (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f king pins have lift / grease or repair my be requred

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member from engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,887 miles

general age related corrosion

rear brake pipes greased

slight lift both front kingpins

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 59,887 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general age related corrosion

rear brake pipes greased

slight lift both front kingpins

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,778 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 57,766 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member in centre under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member in-front of o/s wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger/front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible both U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around both front side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,564 miles

Offside Front spring hanger corroded

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,384 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 56,369 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges rubbing on steerng column (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,312 miles

slight lift nearside front kingpin

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,521 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear outer tyre sidewalls perrished

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Heavy corrosion on step box panel work.

Nearside rear inner tyre perishing.

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded.

Offside and nearside front roadspring rear eye bushes worn.

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch paneling heavily corroded.

Rear body damage to offside and nearside.

Rear suspention components all heavily corroded.

STRONGLY ADVISE.Offside inner and outer tyres badly perished.

Side rail on body sides damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,927 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,926 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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G880 VOT is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G880 VOT, 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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G880 VOT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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