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G140 WCF

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 WCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,684 miles

wear front disc

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advanced corrosion to o/s/r of chassis, by rear spring front hanger bracket

both headlamp aims adjusted during test

n/s track rod end ball joint thread only just protrudes nut locking device

n/s washer jet aim poor

n/s wiper blade split

previous repair to o/s/r of chassis is not of a continuous weld, & only tacked in places.unable to verify condition of chassis under the welded area. advise repaired area is re welded in a continuous fashion

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advanced corrosion to o/s/r of chassis, by rear spring front hanger bracket

both headlamp aims adjusted during test

n/s track rod end ball joint thread only just protrudes nut locking device

n/s washer jet aim poor

n/s wiper blade split

previous repair to o/s/r of chassis is not of a continuous weld, & only tacked in places.unable to verify condition of chassis under the welded area. advise repaired area is re welded in a continuous fashion

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,494 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine blue smoke at idle speed

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,798 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine & gearbox oil leak

n/s/r spring hanger fouling on spring

Fail 8 Aug 2006 56,772 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear spring hanger bracket fouling on spring

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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G140 WCF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G140 WCF, 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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G140 WCF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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