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F478 UMF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,174 mi
Last recorded23,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 UMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f wing/arch corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,995 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,073 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 20,073 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F478 UMF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F478 UMF, 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 F478 UMF registered?

F478 UMF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F478 UMF safe to buy?

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