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F458 VCP

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF458 VCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,298 miles

os outer sill corroded

osr outer tyer cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2011 86,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os outer sill corroded

osr outer tyer cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,871 miles

Battery insecure

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

chassis & under body heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2010 83,871 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

chassis & under body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,187 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

aditional lights fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 83,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

all brake pipes have been greased.

n/s/f wheel arch,o/s/f wheel arch,n/s/r wheel arch,o/s/r wheel arch both outer sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Fail 15 May 2008 83,672 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

all brake pipes have been greased.

n/s/f wheel arch,o/s/f wheel arch,n/s/r wheel arch,o/s/r wheel arch both outer sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 82,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 VCP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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