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F433 SOR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 SOR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Just acceptable (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 55,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 53,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,273 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 47,264 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,352 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 46,352 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis just acceptable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 42,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 38,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and just acceptable (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,459 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 29,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 29,042 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres slight deteriation

slight discolouring to edge of screen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,261 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage

rear number plate slight deteriation

windscreen slight deteriation around edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,886 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

rear number plate slight deteriation

Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,886 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,740 miles

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

curtain rail obscures top of screen

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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F433 SOR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F433 SOR, 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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What year was F433 SOR registered?

F433 SOR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F433 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F433 SOR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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