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E24 ADN

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 ADN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 142,403 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,053 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 102,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 96,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 91,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 118,891 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 117,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f coil spring rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 117,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f coil spring rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,646 miles

bat insecure

brake fluid level low

brake pad ware light tele tale on

engine oil leak

front o/brake pipes starting to corrode treat asap

front pads worn unable to view due to w/ trims

hand/brake imbalance

rear brake pipes and furrels corroded treat asap

Fail 23 Mar 2011 111,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bat insecure

brake fluid level low

brake pad ware light tele tale on

engine oil leak

front o/brake pipes starting to corrode treat asap

front pads worn unable to view due to w/ trims

hand/brake imbalance

rear brake pipes and furrels corroded treat asap

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 101,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 101,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,150 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 88,152 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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E24 ADN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,795cc 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 E24 ADN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E24 ADN registered?

E24 ADN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E24 ADN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 ADN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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