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F480 RYK

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

12,515 mi
Last recorded12,515 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 RYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,515 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger front chassis leg has been repaired, welded and painted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside passenger sill has been repaired, heavily welded and undersealed

Offside Front drivers front chassis leg has been repaired, welded and painted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside driverssill has been repaired, heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 19 May 2026 12,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger front chassis leg has been repaired, welded and painted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside passenger sill has been repaired, heavily welded and undersealed

Offside Front drivers front chassis leg has been repaired, welded and painted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside driverssill has been repaired, heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2025 122,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 8,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 8,650 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2022 8,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 8,030 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed but not prescribed area

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 8,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember holed and corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2020 7,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 7,951 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 6,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 5,829 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 2,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leaK

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 97,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 952,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,186 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,233 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,225 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,214 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,976 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 84,290 miles

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

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 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 F480 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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F480 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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