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F302 OPU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

44,938 mi
Last recorded44,938 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 OPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 44,938 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area and upper scuttle area (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front mount patch not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure front panel detached (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount area patch not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panel (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged and repaired

Offside Front seat base mechanism has slight play

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bulkhead scuttle area corroded and holed at n/s outwith prescribed areas

rear gearbox mounting deteriorated

slight play on various track rod ends

steering wheel outer cover loose

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing type

Pass 15 Aug 2016
Fail 15 Aug 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,528 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play in line with chassis (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight dims when brake applied (1.2.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipes have been coated restricting view

Handbrake operation is tight

Nearside Front Indicator lens broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has no air pressure in the tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Corroded also (2.7.4)

Oil leak around engine

Prop centre bearing has movement

Rear Braking load sense valve in - op

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Underside has been under-sealed

Underside of vehicle in poor condition

Vehicle body has corrosion

Front grill insecure to body

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,383 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

vehicle has been extensivly welded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

vehicle has been extensivly welded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,678 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 36,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

advise chassis in poor condition

advise metal brake pipes

advise off side rear inner tyre

advise off side rear shocker

advise play at front hub areas

advise play at steering

advise under vehicle condition

advise welding repairs

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,695 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle very borderline in places.

nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,678 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

near side rear inner tyre flat

general corrosion to underside of vehicle very borderline in places

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,348 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/f/r inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,221 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 32,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 30,546 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,546 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,965 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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F302 OPU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 F302 OPU, 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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F302 OPU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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