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F103 OTL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,181 mi
Last recorded6,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 OTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 6,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,078 miles

all wheel arches surface corrossion

Fail 11 Jun 2009 5,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all wheel arches surface corrossion

Pass 6 May 2008 2,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,115 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 99,115 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 95,588 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 95,588 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

bad oil leak from engine

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 OTL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F103 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

F103 OTL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F103 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 OTL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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