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F111 YEL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,107 mi
Last recorded71,107 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 YEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 71,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 71,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 71,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 70,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,872 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,951 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,001 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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F111 YEL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F111 YEL, 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 F111 YEL registered?

F111 YEL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F111 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F111 YEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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