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F140 RYK

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 RYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,752 miles

bodywork in poor condition

lots of welding repairs to chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,483 miles

bodywork in poor condition

lots of welding repairs to chassis and underside

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,249 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis has had excess welding (6.1.B.2)

all tyres perishing

engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,187 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis near load valve (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside seat belt mounting in step and under step near filler neck (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member corroded near front spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis has had excess welding (6.1.B.2)

all tyres perishing

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,900 miles

lots of welding repairs to chassis

rear tyres perished

screen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,302 miles

lots of welding repairs to chassis

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing low

screen damaged

slight play in steering drag link balljoints

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,772 miles

lots of welding repairs to underside of vehicle

screen damaged

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,423 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside rear outer tyre spliting

surface corrosion on chassis

wings corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,455 miles

bodywork corroding

exhaust corroding

leaf spring bushes worn

nearside rear light cluster damaged

nearside rear outer tyre spliting

rear spring mounts starting to corrode

undrside surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,449 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bodywork corroding

exhaust corroding

leaf spring bushes worn

nearside rear light cluster damaged

nearside rear outer tyre spliting

rear spring mounts starting to corrode

screen chipped

undrside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2008 539,311 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 539,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

front wheel arches corroded

heavy welding on chassis

underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2007 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 398,946 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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F140 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F140 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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F140 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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