MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
battery loose
crack in screen
steering box leaking grease
battery loose
crack in screen
steering box leaking grease
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
battery loose
brake fluid condition
condition of rear leaf spring bushes
screen cracked
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery loose
child seats fitted
r floors corroding
radiator loose
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
battery loose
child seats fitted
r floors corroding
radiator loose
Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
n/s/r tyre flat inner
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G971 GWN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G971 GWN, 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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What year was G971 GWN registered?
G971 GWN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 1989.
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