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G977 MEA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

292,409 mi
Last recorded292,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 MEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 292,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 292,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 286,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 28,166 miles

excessivly under seald

Pass 10 Jun 2023 27,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

uderside undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 266,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 246,697 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 24,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 234,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front and offside rear and nearside rear and centre underside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front inner sill section and lower step inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall but still in roadworthy condition

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,874 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,839 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 17,827 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

There is corrosion to ALL four outer wheel arches

the auxillary battery brackets are insecure

the o/s/r tyre has cracks in its outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,615 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,601 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

The clutch operation is stiff

There is a small hole at the n/s/f outer sill/door step

a roof light fitted to the o/s/f isnt working

the fan belt is worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,016 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight movement in driver's seat but not considered to be insecure

slight uneven rear brake application found during roller brake test

Fail 20 Jun 2012 151,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

movement detected in driver's seat but not considered to be insecure

movement detected in front passenger seats but not considered to be insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,039 miles

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 2,091 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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G977 MEA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G977 MEA, 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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G977 MEA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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