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G52 FWO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,012 mi
Last recorded50,012 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 FWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,012 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY BEEN COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 6 Mar 2025 49,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BOTH (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component modification unsafe RESEVOIR INSECURE AND INCORRECTLY POSITIONED (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision FLOOR ROTTEN (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 46,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,798 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 32,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 12,736 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 32,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake lever (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear wooden floor rotted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 32,417 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills/steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear wooden floor rotted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 24,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 22,380 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,132 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rack inner joint play

acceptable floor deterioration

early corrosion rear

foot brake pedal travel acceptable

Fail 25 Jan 2016 21,733 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rack inner joint play

acceptable floor deterioration

early corrosion rear

Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,512 miles

both front n/s and o/s wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s/f track rod end play.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 97,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 92,625 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,403 miles

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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G52 FWO 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 67.9%.

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 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 G52 FWO, 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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G52 FWO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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