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F109 SFA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 SFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,257 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both front brake pipe ferules starting to corrode

corrosion to near side rear sill

slight front brake disc run out

slight imbalance to rear brakes

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2009 85,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both front brake pipe ferules starting to corrode

corrosion to near side rear sill

slight front brake disc run out

slight imbalance to rear brakes

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 77,449 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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F109 SFA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F109 SFA, 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 F109 SFA registered?

F109 SFA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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