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G801 WRT

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,200 mi
Last recorded7,200 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 WRT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 7,200 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 5,670 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2025 5,670 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,824 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2023 93,456 miles

under vehicle covered with under body seal

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,226 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,076 miles

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

brake & suspension components corroded

under-body corrosion in various locations

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 55,605 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

under-body corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 42,381 miles

oil seepage around gearbox

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 33,722 miles

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

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 8 May 2017 33,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,444 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust system has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear body has slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion (osf inner bumper panel)

windscreen has damage in zone b more than 40 mm but not restricting drivers view

Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust system has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear body has slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion (osf inner bumper panel)

windscreen has damage in zone b more than 40 mm but not restricting drivers view

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,584 miles

1>black paint coating under the vehicle2>oil leak3>both sides at rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 17,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1>black paint coating under the vehicle2>oil leak3>both sides at rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 95,458 miles

misting of oil under vehicle

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 72,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 61,771 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,373 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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G801 WRT is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G801 WRT, 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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G801 WRT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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