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F217 KUD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,553 mi
Last recorded20,553 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 KUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 20,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

all prescribed areas corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,766 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all seatbelt prescribed areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear floors corroded

chassis / vehicle structure corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 16,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,299 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 6,853 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both n/s/r tyres wearing low

exhaust repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2012 367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all prescribed areas sligthly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,473 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front of vehicle freshly undersealed

n/s/r foot and handbrake slight low effort

rear footbrake slightly uneven

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,710 miles

both front suspension mount areas freshly covered/undersealed, reason unknown , benifit of doubt given to customer

slight play in steering box

steering box mount area freshly covered/undersealed ,reason unknown,benifit of doubt given to customer

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,074 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,507 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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F217 KUD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F217 KUD, 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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F217 KUD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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