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F142 DUG

1989 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 DUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,895 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,743 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,804 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2005 66,643 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 66,568 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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F142 DUG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F142 DUG, 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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F142 DUG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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