MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch & step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch & step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted cable missing (1.1.17 (b))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis has extensive welding repairs of unknown standard
front ball joints have some wear
oil leak
slight bind to n/s/r brake
Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly missing (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front ball joints have some wear
oil leak
chassis and body has some heavy surface corrosion and welding repairs of unknown standard
steering and suspension components have some wear
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door Mirror (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
headlamps fogged.o/s/f ball joints have some wear
o/s repeater slightly loose.n/s mirror cover missing.some body bolts missing
o/s/r wheel bearing has some noise.steering column bushes have some wear.n/s/r brake appears to need repair[slight leak on hub seal] reading slightly low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
headlamps fogged.o/s/f ball joints have some wear
o/s repeater slightly loose.n/s mirror cover missing.some body bolts missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
headlamps fogged.steering has some play
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
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F131 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 F131 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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F131 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1989.
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