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G944 HBV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

66,952 mi
Last recorded66,952 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG944 HBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 66,952 miles

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

Offside front sill damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2026 66,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front sill damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,832 miles

Offside front sill damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2025 61,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,866 miles

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,030 miles

Offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,029 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer sill damaged

outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,002 miles

Both rear brake back plates damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack inner arms slight movement

Fail 2 Mar 2021 53,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack inner arms slight movement

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

both front shocker damp

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blades smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,228 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner step/sill corroded and holed

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,426 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

play in steering rack ends

Fail 9 Mar 2016 34,426 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,211 miles

Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,813 miles

Speedo lights a little dim

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,517 miles

Speedo can not be illuminated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,517 miles

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

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

Speedo can not be illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,568 miles

dash lights not working

Fail 9 Mar 2011 14,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

dash lights not working

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,322 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 10,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear chassis rail not in a prescribed area but very close to the top shocker mount

oil leak???

slight play both front anti roll bar mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

corrosion at rear chassis legs

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2007 7,638 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,671 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 3,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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G944 HBV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 G944 HBV, 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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G944 HBV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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