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G891 UTM

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

55,638 mi
Last recorded55,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 UTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake disc's rusty

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pads not visble

Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 53,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 53,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,002 miles

offside front rack boot deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,740 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 52,740 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,590 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

surface corrosion underside all coated

Fail 22 Oct 2019 52,587 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

surface corrosion underside all coated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,260 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 52,259 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,985 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 51,798 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side front inner sill holed / wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front inner sill / wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear front spring hanger mounting point holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear inner arch at spring hanger holed (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side rear sill and out rigger holed (6.1.B.2)

all under body corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,426 miles

Both sides lower body is corroded

Offside battery tray is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 51,426 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both sides lower body is corroded

Offside battery tray is corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all 4 wheel arches corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all 4 wheel arches corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,900 miles

Both front metal brake hose ends corroded close to legal limits.

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

Oil sump corroded and leaking oil close to limit.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,916 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches in poor condition.

Fail 5 May 2011 47,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches in poor condition.

Pass 8 May 2010 44,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 44,105 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 33,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,494 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,494 miles

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

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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G891 UTM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 G891 UTM, 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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G891 UTM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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