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G24 WLX

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 WLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 91,353 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Brake Load Sensing valve seized (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Middle section insufficient repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring rear mount has corrosion withing prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,379 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,397 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,281 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills are corroded

offside front step is corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills are corroded

offside front step is corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,392 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 73,392 miles

All wheel arches are corroded

N/S outter sill is slightly corroded

O/S outter sill is slightly corroded

O/S/F tyre is perished

O/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge

O/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,302 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,392 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED - O/S.

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR.

O/S AND N/S HANDBRAKE CABLES VERY CLOSE TO WHEEL RIMS.

O/S ENGINE MOUNTING BROKEN.

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED.

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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G24 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G24 WLX, 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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G24 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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