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F472 SHT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,446 mi
Last recorded101,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 SHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Lower door corroded

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

Fail 8 May 2025 101,446 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Lower door corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2024 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

radiator cradle corroded and hole

Fail 6 Jun 2023 96,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to thick blue smoke being emitted from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

radiator cradle corroded and hole

Pass 17 May 2022 95,281 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front antiroll bar bushes perished/cracked

all tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

slight engine miss fire on tick over

vehicle heavily painted/undersealed in various places

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 93,134 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 93,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 92,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 92,368 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 92,148 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 92,136 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,117 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 89,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F472 SHT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F472 SHT, 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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F472 SHT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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