CarVerify

Free Car Check

F894 WCX

1989 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,716 mi
Last recorded21,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 WCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 21,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 21,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 21,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 19,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 12,504 miles

slight sidewall cracking on offside and nearside front tyres

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F894 WCX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F894 WCX, 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

How do I check the history of F894 WCX?

You can check the full history of F894 WCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F894 WCX registered?

F894 WCX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F894 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F894 WCX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F894 WCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F894 WCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.