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F446 SJH

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,192 mi
Last recorded65,192 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 SJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,192 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 65,179 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,755 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 64,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,299 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 64,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,183 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9,5% max 3,50 (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,292 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs badly corroded

wipers torn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,753 miles

Both front discs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front chassis has had previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust system corroded and slightly binding

chassis area slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,669 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,914 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front chassis rails corroded - no holes

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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F446 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F446 SJH, 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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F446 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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