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G926 JWB

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 JWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 93,075 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/N/S Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 93,071 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ALL Marked areas* (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/N/S Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,738 miles

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

Position lamp not working all 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 83,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,620 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,612 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis rails corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate damp, no apparent leak

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at spring anchor X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp, no apparent leak

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 74,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,965 miles

front bumper loose

o/s mirror cracked

play in front swinging shackle bushes

slight corrosion to front cross member

slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis

slight corrosion to o/s/f spring hanger

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in center prop uj

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,468 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,467 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,691 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 47,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre(outer) out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 43,608 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,297 miles

Nearside rear brake efficency slightly lower than offside, would recommend slight attention.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,971 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,963 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

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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G926 JWB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 G926 JWB, 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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G926 JWB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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