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DDZ 6143

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,531 mi
Last recorded8,531 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 6143
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 8,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 3,291 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

batteries insecure

brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

chassis has had extensive welding and heavily undersealed

exhaust hitting parking brake rod

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers self parking faulty

Fail 17 May 2012 3,166 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

batteries insecure

brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

chassis has had extensive welding and heavily undersealed

exhaust hitting parking brake rod

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers self parking faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,258 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both batterys insecure

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both batterys insecure

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,566 miles

wipers rubber spilt

Oil leak

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

component in contact with exhaust

Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,547 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

component in contact with exhaust

wipers rubber spilt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 86,043 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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DDZ 6143 is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDZ 6143, 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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DDZ 6143 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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