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F435 LSA

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,952 mi
Last recorded10,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 LSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 10,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 6,191 miles

Front both front outer wheelarches corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 6,126 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front both front outer wheelarches corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 4,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,615 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 100,528 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 100,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,759 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,732 miles

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion with previous welded repairs heavily undersealed

exhaust system in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 995,234 miles

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

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

this vehicle was tested as class 7 last year dgw is 2630 found on plate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,730 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

slight play in steering box

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

up and down play in both front king pins

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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F435 LSA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F435 LSA, 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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F435 LSA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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