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F120 RYK

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2501cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 RYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,501cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,692 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 118,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

front nearside footwell starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2010 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

front nearside footwell starting to corrode

front plastic bumper loose on nearside

Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 109,496 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,398 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2008 104,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 93,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,406 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F120 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,501cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F120 RYK, 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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F120 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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