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F452 SJH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 SJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,740 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,901 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,280 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,606 miles

General corrosion to underside

slight play in rear propshaft

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,537 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,701 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 85,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,235 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2010 80,384 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,384 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 79,839 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 79,271 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 74,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 74,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 72,409 miles

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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F452 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F452 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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F452 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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