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F252 UHP

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,033 mi
Last recorded24,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 UHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,033 miles

extensive areas of vehicle structure first stages of corrosion and welded appeared ok at test.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

extensive areas of vehicle structure first stages of corrosion and welded appeared ok at test.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 20,043 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

extensive areas of vehicle structure corroded appered ok at test not near suspension mountings.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,482 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 16,482 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,328 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

centre propshaft rubber mounting assy. worn to excess.

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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F252 UHP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F252 UHP, 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 F252 UHP registered?

F252 UHP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F252 UHP safe to buy?

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