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F464 SVW

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF464 SVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 91,569 miles

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 195x14c; Rear tyres 185x14c

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 195x14c; Rear tyres 185x14c

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,683 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Very low efficiency , nearside parking brake

Fail 19 Sep 2023 80,663 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour Both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Very low efficiency , nearside parking brake

Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,104 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,855 miles

rust to o/s and n/s front door step

Pass 26 May 2016 57,861 miles

battery insecure but not likely to become dislodged during normal use

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,067 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,057 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,575 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,575 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tank straps corroded and being reinforced with wire

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 55,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,483 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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F464 SVW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F464 SVW, 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 F464 SVW registered?

F464 SVW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F464 SVW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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