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F179 KRC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

39,548 mi
Last recorded39,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 KRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 39,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 39,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 39,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,179 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general body corroding on cab

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,092 miles

general body corrosion on cab

Fail 9 Mar 2021 39,092 miles

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

general body corrosion on cab

Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,959 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 38,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,759 miles

All brake hose ferules corroding

Both steering arms have slight play at attachment

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 34,754 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All brake hose ferules corroding

Both steering arms have slight play at attachment

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,736 miles

Advise . Crack in windscreen not within swept area.

Advise . Long travel on footbrake application.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 34,730 miles

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

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

Advise . Crack in windscreen not within swept area.

Advise . Long travel on footbrake application.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,614 miles

advise windscreen cracked offside outside of swpet area

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,602 miles

Additional cooling fan removed from swept area of windscreen

Brake pedal travel slightly long, readings good

Corrosion present O/S lower sill

Drivers seat frame slightly worn

Drivers seat slider stiff

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Passengers front seat frame slighty worn

Slight Play O/S inner steering rack joint

Windscreen cracked O/S outside of swept area

Windscreen wipers not parking at lowest point on screen

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Additional cooling fan removed from swept area of windscreen

Brake pedal travel slightly long, readings good

Corrosion present O/S lower sill

Drivers seat frame slightly worn

Drivers seat slider stiff

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Passengers front seat frame slighty worn

Slight Play O/S inner steering rack joint

Windscreen cracked O/S outside of swept area

Windscreen wipers not parking at lowest point on screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,368 miles

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,647 miles

nearside rear hub bearing slightly noisy

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,634 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

nearside rear hub bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,486 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight warp run out in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,486 miles

nearside rear tyre slight warp run out in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,480 miles

drivers seat runners worn

Fail 9 Sep 2005 31,480 miles

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

drivers seat runners worn

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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F179 KRC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F179 KRC, 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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F179 KRC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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