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F127 BHC

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,764 mi
Last recorded61,764 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 BHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,764 miles

ADVISE ; Centre of floor pan underside slightly corroded above prop shaft.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,699 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F127 BHC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel 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 F127 BHC, 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 F127 BHC registered?

F127 BHC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F127 BHC safe to buy?

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