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F176 KDV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,012 mi
Last recorded84,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 KDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,012 miles

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

handbrake lever wobbly

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,985 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 83,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front cab step slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,585 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 83,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,247 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 73,800 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,324 miles

both front wheel bearings are slightly worn (noisey)

exhaust system is corroded and starting to leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,004 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,334 miles

advise on corrosion off side door step

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 59,552 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside battery insecure

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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F176 KDV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F176 KDV, 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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What year was F176 KDV registered?

F176 KDV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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