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F120 YFS

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,834 mi
Last recorded13,834 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 YFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 13,834 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 13,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 13,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 12,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 10,506 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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F120 YFS is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F120 YFS, 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 F120 YFS registered?

F120 YFS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F120 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F120 YFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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