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F158 ACP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,260 mi
Last recorded36,260 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 ACP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 36,260 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 31,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NSR 145. OSR 330 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 281,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,131 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,749 miles

Osr tyre wall cracked

Rear brakes just met requirements

Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,248 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Osf sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,205 miles

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

all load bearing points showing corrosion

ns os brake discs showing corrosion

ns os sills repaired and undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 25,203 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns os sills and steps corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,089 miles

all under body heavily undercoated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,251 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,251 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,170 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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F158 ACP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F158 ACP, 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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F158 ACP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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