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F458 EWN

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF458 EWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2007 398,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

fuel smell-no visable leaks

n/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

o/s rear outer sill damaged and corroded

rear axle noisey

rear exhaust mountings starting to perish

slight play to drivers seat

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 May 2006 38,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 38,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

batteries insecure

corrosion in centre sills

exhaust hitting body work

multi v belt split

o/s door check strap broken

rear brakes noisey

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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F458 EWN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F458 EWN, 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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F458 EWN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F458 EWN safe to buy?

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