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G99 MCA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

2,301 mi
Last recorded2,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 MCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 2,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff has slight noise

Pass 30 May 2025 212 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of spring hanger corroded and has been undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar mounting damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of spring hanger corroded and has been undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff noisy on rotation.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff noisy on rotation of wheels.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 90,300 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Fluid is black. (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff noisy on rotation of wheels.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,012 miles

swivel chair little bit loose

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

squeaks when turning

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,348 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Fail 27 May 2021 81,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot twisted and split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,009 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 24 May 2018 73,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,984 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,620 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,620 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,444 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,348 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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G99 MCA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G99 MCA, 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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G99 MCA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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