MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
nearside and offside rear inner and outer sils holed and corroded
nearside and offside rear brake inbalance by 28%
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F438 SMU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F438 SMU, 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 F438 SMU registered?
F438 SMU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F438 SMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F438 SMU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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