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F453 FWD

1989 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 FWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,517 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,503 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 79,857 miles

offside front chassis outrigger heavily corroded

underbody areas rusting

Pass 11 May 2006 78,887 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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F453 FWD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F453 FWD, 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 F453 FWD registered?

F453 FWD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F453 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F453 FWD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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