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F46 COE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 COE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,756 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Crossmember between rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Water tank strap damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal is stiff

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front of front subframe marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front of front sub frame marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Water tank strap damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount split (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,127 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,966 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,965 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2014 77,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

area around headlight corrodded

corrosion both battery trays

corrosion both inner wings under bonnet

radiator leaking

van corrodded underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,070 miles

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,137 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 72,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,415 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off side front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,415 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 6 May 2010 67,460 miles

advise slight crack at windscreen advise front tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 67,048 miles

advise metal brake pipes cleaned & greased advise slight crack at windscreen advise rear tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 12 May 2009 66,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise metal brake pipes cleaned & greased advise slight crack at windscreen advise rear tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 64,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,993 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 61,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Cracking to sidewalls of both rear tyres and nearside front

Pass 19 Apr 2005 60,073 miles

slight blow from rear of centre silencer

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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F46 COE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F46 COE, 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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F46 COE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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