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G147 XRX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,895 mi
Last recorded63,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 XRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 63,895 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 63,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front and middle sections front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis rusty

front outer arches rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,914 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis rusty

front outer arches rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 60,630 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,065 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 58,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,445 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,767 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 38,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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G147 XRX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G147 XRX, 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 G147 XRX registered?

G147 XRX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G147 XRX safe to buy?

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