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F262 MJR

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 MJR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,813 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 533,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front both and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has under sealed applied

Fail 16 Feb 2021 533,820 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside+offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front both and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 466,938 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 466,938 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 425,754 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 425,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

nearside rear panel slight corrosion

slight corrosion offside front panel

Fail 29 Oct 2016 41,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

nearside rear panel slight corrosion

slight corrosion offside front panel

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u clamp (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded around spring

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 29,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

nearside front door step and sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

nearside front door step and sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,741 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2012 21,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2011 15,334 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,749 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 9,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 3,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,754 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 98,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 89,421 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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F262 MJR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 F262 MJR, 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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F262 MJR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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