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G403 WLX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 WLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 13,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f front arch rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 12,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 12,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,528 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 12,528 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G403 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G403 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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What year was G403 WLX registered?

G403 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G403 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G403 WLX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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