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A10 LYX

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2025 86,335 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's seat slightly insecure but not excessive

Nearside Front Corrosion appearing outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 May 2024 83,540 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Front Corrosion outside prescribed area

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2024 83,540 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Front Corrosion outside prescribed area

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion appearing outside of prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2022 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion evident underneath passenger door step. passenger seat not fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Both wheels noisey on rotation, possible diff?

Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 75,019 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 69,354 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 65,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test laptop

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded but no seat fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 65,931 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test laptop

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded but no seat fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 60,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2017 56,843 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 56,843 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 55,673 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 55,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,153 miles

advise offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 47,452 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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A10 LYX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A10 LYX, 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 A10 LYX registered?

A10 LYX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is A10 LYX safe to buy?

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