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F470 RYK

1989 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,506 mi
Last recorded35,506 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 RYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,506 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure RUBBER MUDFLAP ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NEAR BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

SLIGHT WEAR O/S STEER RACK ARM

Steering system slightly rough LOWER COLUMN U/J (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 354,613 miles

Battery insecure BOTH O/S + N/S (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported BOTH SIDES BEHIND HEADLAMPS (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + SIDEWALL EXTERNAL BAND FITTED OBSCURING TYRE SIZE INFORMATION (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure RUBBER MUDFLAP ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NEAR BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

SLIGHT WEAR O/S STEER RACK ARM

Steering system slightly rough LOWER COLUMN U/J (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,511 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 32,511 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticks (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 30,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,250 miles

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

bonnet first catch siezed

o/s/r hub seal leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 24,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet first catch siezed

o/s/r hub seal leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 209,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 209,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,677 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 186,772 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 158,503 miles

cam belt exposed

nearside rear floor area under arch is corroded and holed

nearside rear shock has a misting of oil

Fail 20 Apr 2011 158,503 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

cam belt exposed

nearside rear floor area under arch is corroded and holed

nearside rear shock has a misting of oil

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,378 miles

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

n/f wiper blade slight worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,236 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 11,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 11,844 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r chassis to floor corroding.

Pass 4 May 2006 99,833 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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F470 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F470 RYK, 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 F470 RYK registered?

F470 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F470 RYK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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