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F112 XJT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

18,190 mi
Last recorded18,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF112 XJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 18,190 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and crossmember in various areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, crossmember and inner wing in various areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

benefit of doubt given to welding repairs as covered with under seal

drivers seat slightly loose

under side corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 7 Nov 2022 18,167 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed adjacent to suspension fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section adjacent to rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis adjacent to suspension fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2021 18,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 18,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

unable to see font brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,832 miles

under side rusted slighty

Fail 3 Mar 2020 16,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,291 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 14,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 9,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 4,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 4,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 4,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front n/s door mirror cracked.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,743 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front center exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,265 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,768 miles

lower column uj worn

Pass 12 May 2008 60,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corrsion

n/s side step corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,691 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,285 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F112 XJT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F112 XJT, 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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F112 XJT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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