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F235 DOH

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 DOH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion body general condition poor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis has been welded and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion PLATTED ALL OVER !!!!! (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 31,673 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted REAR OF SPRING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings TOP RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion PLATTED ALL OVER !!!!! (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 315,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 315,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sills excessive corroded but doesnt affect vehicle structure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 313,378 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 313,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,814 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 30,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 303,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 303,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,784 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake imbalance 20% requires adjustment or repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 294,190 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 28,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 28,734 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 27,292 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2007 27,289 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F235 DOH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F235 DOH, 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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F235 DOH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 1989.

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