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F103 BJK

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 BJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 174,516 miles

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

both front brakes are slightly binding

exhaust noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2015 174,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both front brakes are slightly binding on

Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 164,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,053 miles

steering rack has slight play

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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F103 BJK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F103 BJK, 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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What year was F103 BJK registered?

F103 BJK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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