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F484 KKE

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 KKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength offside front spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

rear doors poorly secured shut

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

engine oil level on minimum mark

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing has slight play

slight binding at nearside rear wheels

various body and underbody corrosion - some excessive

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor

Fail 16 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level on minimum mark

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing has slight play

slight binding at nearside rear wheels

various body and underbody corrosion - some excessive

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,582 miles

engine idle speed slightly high

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various corroded brake pipes

vehicle underside generally corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 87,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine idle speed slightly high

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various corroded brake pipes

vehicle underside generally corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,519 miles

engine idle speed slightly high

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing worn

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

wipers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,013 miles

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing worn

slight binding at nearside rear wheels

tickover slightly high

underbody corrosion ,some excessive

various body damage

Fail 7 Aug 2020 87,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing worn

slight binding at nearside rear wheels

tickover slightly high

underbody corrosion ,some excessive

various body damage

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,741 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake imbalance

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various body damage

various underbody corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,733 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine tickover slightly high

front brake discs in poor condition

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear and offside front wheels

underbody corrosion

various body damage

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,411 miles

engine tickover high

exhaust leaking

front brake discs corroded

offside rear shockabsorber damp

oil seepage

propshaft bearing worn

slight binding at front wheels

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

offside rear shockabsorber damp

oil seepage

propshaft bearing worn

slight binding at front wheels

underbody corrosion

exhaust leaking

engine tickover high

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,932 miles

front brake discs poor/rusty

front brakes hold on slightly

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

various under body rust

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs poor/rusty

front brakes hold on slightly

near side headlamp loose

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil seepage from oil pressure switch

slight rear brake imbalance

various under body rust

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,374 miles

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

coolant leak from rear of water pump general area

engine tickover high

fluctuation and imbalance at front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

propshaft centre bearing worn

slight binding at offside front wheel

various underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,190 miles

engine tickover high

free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake hose ferules corroded

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

prop shaft centre beaing worn

rear fog light switch operation poor

unable to open rear doors

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

engine tickover high

free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake hose ferules corroded

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear back plate damp

oil seepage

prop shaft centre beaing worn

rear fog light switch operation poor

unable to open rear doors

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,164 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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F484 KKE is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F484 KKE, 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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F484 KKE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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