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C20 TWG

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 91,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,582 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 71,828 miles

oil leak

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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C20 TWG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C20 TWG, 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 C20 TWG registered?

C20 TWG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is C20 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 TWG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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