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F458 VDF

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

26,978 mi
Last recorded26,978 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 26,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 26,060 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 26,059 miles

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 23,930 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)

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion and undersealed in places

Fail 6 May 2016 23,927 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn chalked (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion and undersealed in places

Pass 6 May 2015 22,443 miles

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Jan 2015 22,433 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,319 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 21,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,819 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 111,169 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 111,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 108,233 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 108,211 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,111 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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F458 VDF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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