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F303 TUY

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 TUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,915 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 82,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,006 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damage (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2012 82,006 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 820,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 76,478 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 76,478 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,102 miles

vehicle underside heavily mudded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,065 miles

general rusting and poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 295,186 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 295,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 132,549 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)

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

near side front king pin slight play

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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F303 TUY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F303 TUY, 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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F303 TUY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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