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F289 GUE

1989 Ford Transit

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,955 mi
Last recorded36,955 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 GUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf grease cap missing

steering box mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r inner tyre soft

Fail 25 Sep 2015 35,341 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r inner tyre soft

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,522 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,727 miles

o/s/r outer tyre deteriorated side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,040 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,033 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,963 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

front leaf spring mountings corroded but have been welded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 27,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2006 27,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 GUE is a 1989 Ford Transit in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F289 GUE, 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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F289 GUE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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