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F449 SJH

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,961 mi
Last recorded68,961 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF449 SJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 68,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 68,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front DOOR STEPS CORRODED

Rear FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2018 62,277 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,299 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp GO,S OFF ON DIP BEAM ONLY WORKS WITH MAIN BEAM !!!!! (1.3.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper slight corrosion near shock

corrosion on under side

small exhaust blow

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f body corroded behind mudflap (holed)

o/s/f behind bumper corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2007 39,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,341 miles

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

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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F449 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F449 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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F449 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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