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F480 NWC

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 NWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 80,131 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,056 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,587 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,585 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,325 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

timing belt cover missing

windscreen cracked o/s

Pass 24 May 2008 77,874 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cross member,chassis, inner wheel arches starting to corrode but not holed.

windscreen has a crack but not in swept area

Pass 1 May 2007 77,533 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 76,700 miles

exhaust manifold bolt missing

oil leaks from engine

Fail 17 May 2006 76,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust manifold bolt missing

oil leaks from engine

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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F480 NWC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F480 NWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F480 NWC registered?

F480 NWC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F480 NWC safe to buy?

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