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F442 PLY

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,878 mi
Last recorded10,878 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 PLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 10,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 10,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 10,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perishing

Rear valance and both front steps corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,713 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER

CORROSION IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING BROKEN

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 9,713 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER

CORROSION IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING BROKEN

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre starting to split between treads

Fail 19 Sep 2011 8,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre starting to split between treads

Fail 14 Sep 2011 8,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre starting to split between treads

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,948 miles

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

N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,751 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear of cab starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2009 2,718 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 2,414 miles

Corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement in n/s/r lower shock absorber bush

Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Slight movement in n/s/r lower shock absorber bush

Pass 11 Oct 2005 1,843 miles

insulation fitted in under bonnet area

movement in near side rear lower shock absorber bush

slight movement in steering column top bush

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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F442 PLY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F442 PLY, 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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F442 PLY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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