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G480 WCF

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 WCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,909 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,532 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Rear cross member corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,182 miles

rear cross member corroded

damage to windscreen

slight play in both front steering rack ends

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,319 miles

rear cross member corrroded

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,676 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded and damaged

exhaust badly corroded and slightly blowing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 18 Mar 2010 114,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 114,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,442 miles

chips in screen

front coil springs corroded

hole in n/s/r sill but not within 30cm of suspension

metal part of front fexi hoses corroded

play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to underside of van

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of truck rusting and holed in some places

Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy engine oil, leaks

underside of truck rusting and holed in some places

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake cables starting to perrish

n/s/f shock misting

o/s/f headlamp has slight crack in glass

very slight blow from manifold

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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G480 WCF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G480 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G480 WCF registered?

G480 WCF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G480 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 WCF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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