1989 Ford 2.5L Diesel · G253 HCP
1989 Ford (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 56,927 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G253 HCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 56,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G253 HCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Unknown (G253 HCP) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
G253 HCP Mileage History
- 22/12/202255,439 mi
- 15/12/202355,793 mi+354 mi
- 03/12/202456,657 mi+864 mi
- 05/12/202556,927 mi+270 mi
- 22/12/202556,927 mi
Average of roughly 496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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