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F243 COV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,236 mi
Last recorded58,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 COV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 58,236 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

front panel corroded

handbrake cables worn

various areas corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,518 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust slightly corroded

front panel corroded

front to rear of vehicle is corroded

o/s/f brake hose slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2013 56,400 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust slightly corroded

front panel corroded

front to rear of vehicle is corroded

o/s/f brake hose slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,900 miles

exhaust sytem has slight blow

o/s/f flexy hose unions slightly corroded

rear bearing noise ?

rear shackle bushes perished

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2012 53,899 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust sytem has slight blow

o/s/f flexy hose unions slightly corroded

rear bearing noise ?

rear shackle bushes perished

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,821 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

offside front brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,249 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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F243 COV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F243 COV, 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 F243 COV registered?

F243 COV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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