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G962 PFJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG962 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 75,026 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and outrigger badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger and rear x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working on main or dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and under sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis and rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipes insecure from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,832 miles

underside & components corroded

windscreen showing discolouration not in swept area

Fail 14 Feb 2018 73,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside corroded all areas

windscreen starting to discolour but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,619 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,016 miles

Auxilliary battery not secure.

Exhaust manifold blowing.

Front and rear body cross members corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,968 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,109 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,109 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,928 miles

FLOOR / SUSPENSION / AND REAR SPRINGS CORRODD IN PLACES

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

THE REAR SEAST BELTS IN THIS CAMPER VAN ARE A STATIC TYPE BELT ONLY

Fail 25 Mar 2008 59,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FLOOR / SUSPENSION / AND REAR SPRINGS CORRODD IN PLACES

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

THE REAR SEAST BELTS IN THIS CAMPER VAN ARE A STATIC TYPE BELT ONLY

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,415 miles

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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G962 PFJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G962 PFJ, 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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G962 PFJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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