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F135 KND

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 KND
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 52,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,182 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear exhaust mountings splitting

engine shaking quite bad at idle

Fail 5 Aug 2017 48,745 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil poss hub oil seal (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear exhaust mountings splitting

engine shaking quite bad at idle

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 48,610 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s rear outer hub shaft oil seal

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,140 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s rear outer hub shaft oil seal

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,924 miles

n/s front steering rack arm has slight movement

n/s front wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,079 miles

slight corrosion off side inner sill

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,670 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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F135 KND is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 F135 KND, 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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F135 KND is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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