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F256 BKG

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 BKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 547 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,680 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011
Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,859 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 29,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,111 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 23,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 4,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 4,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,194 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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F256 BKG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F256 BKG, 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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F256 BKG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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