MOT Status
Mileage
75,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
both front shackle bushes deteriating/rear of front springs.
corrosion just outside prescribed area left rear.
corrosion right front step.
cut left front side wall tyre.
distortion/corrosion left front step/sill.
flange right rear chassis to crossmember "peeling"
left rear crossmember corroded.
many patch repairs at rear both sides around spring shackles.
more corrosion than identified may be present hidden under the body sealent.
no rear seats fitted time of test.
oil leak
rear doors latch poorly.
rear drag link end rubber boot split.
right rear floor outside chassis looks suspect heavily undersealed in prescribed area of right rear top shock and right rear spring anchor advise further check.
right rear outer floor appears to have repaired from inside.
slight misalignment rear spring leaves both.
sound insulation over top front chassis rails could be hiding corrosion.
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F438 XFX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F438 XFX, 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 XFX registered?
F438 XFX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.
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