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G939 TVS

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

10,973 mi
Last recorded10,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG939 TVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 10,973 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 10,600 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember signs of slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 10,600 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember signs of slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,315 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 10,282 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 9,928 miles

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 20 Oct 2022 9,925 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 7,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 7,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 7,098 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT IN 2 PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,763 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 6,763 miles

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

Steering column deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,658 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 6,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,087 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

minor gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,076 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 5,556 miles

front slight exhaust leak

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,137 miles

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2009 3,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 3,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 1,091 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 1,091 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 99,975 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 99,941 miles

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

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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G939 TVS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G939 TVS, 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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G939 TVS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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