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F289 BWO

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,121 mi
Last recorded21,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 BWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,846 miles

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

near side rear chassis leg slite rust by spring hanger

slite noise near side front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front pannel corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside door mirror glass cracked

some play in steering box and linkages

Fail 8 Sep 2009 18,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front pannel corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside door mirror glass cracked

some play in steering box and linkages

Pass 27 May 2008 14,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,661 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 6,768 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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F289 BWO is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F289 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F289 BWO registered?

F289 BWO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F289 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F289 BWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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