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G75 WLX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,104 mi
Last recorded7,104 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG75 WLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,104 miles

battery insecure

bonnet shutting poor

corrosion throughout vehicle on body and chassis

drivers seat adjustment stiff

front to rear brake pipe quite badly corroded

metal parts of front brake hoses corroded

nearside door hard to open

offside rear inner tyre underinflated

wear in both sides front king pins

Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,757 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 24 Sep 2011 6,748 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Sep 2010 6,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bad oil leak

body and chassis rusty

rear exhaust rubber perished

scuttle panel rusty

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2010 6,283 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bad oil leak

both headlight surrounds corroded

general corrosion throughout body and chassis

rear exhaust rubber perished

scuttle panel corroded

slight leak from steering box seal area

Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,819 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 5,786 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 5,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 5,146 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 3,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 3,297 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 3,285 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G75 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G75 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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G75 WLX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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