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F175 JKL

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 JKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Both Tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 34,989 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,206 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,516 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

replacement of alternator belt

Fail 16 Nov 2013 30,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

replacement of alternator belt

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,623 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion underside/chassis

rear light lenses damaged

rear numberplate damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,849 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,893 miles

hand brake will req adjusting soon

Fail 16 Dec 2008 25,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

hand brake will req adjusting soon

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,104 miles

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

h/brake will req adjusting soon

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 22,419 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,147 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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F175 JKL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F175 JKL, 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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F175 JKL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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