MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
front centre seat belt anchor fitted to drivers seat frame.
ignition key imoilizer fault. wont operate without 2nd key.
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F229 AHG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F229 AHG, 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 F229 AHG registered?
F229 AHG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1989.
Is F229 AHG safe to buy?
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