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G923 PGA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

7,424 mi
Last recorded7,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 PGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,424 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 7,407 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 1,125 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside chassis rail is corroded.

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,071 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 98,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing point

offside front bumper carrier excessively corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,802 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,802 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,464 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,464 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,761 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 87,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside out rigger corroded to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 79,613 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar d bushes

water pump starting to leak

Fail 24 Oct 2005 79,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in both front anti-roll bar d bushes

water pump starting to leak

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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G923 PGA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol 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 G923 PGA, 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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G923 PGA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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