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F489 OOW

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

31,357 mi
Last recorded31,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 OOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 31,357 miles

Front Body component insecure grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chassis and inner sill heavily corroded with multiple repairs

Offside Rear flooring holed

Offside Rear mud flap loose

Offside low park effort

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,334 miles

all spring bushes perished

battery tray rotten

bonnet corroded

exstensive welding to front spring hangers

hoses rubbing a=on prop shaft

lazy stop solinoid

outer sills corroded and crushed

screen damaged

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake hose ferrules

Fail 25 Jun 2019 27,334 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached head light glass (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all spring bushes perished

battery tray rotten

bonnet corroded

exstensive welding to front spring hangers

hoses rubbing a=on prop shaft

lazy stop solinoid

outer sills corroded and crushed

screen damaged

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake hose ferrules

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,485 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body component slightly loose body panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front wheel mbearing slight corrosion

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside outrigger corroded

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

addition seats fitted in rear belts and fixings not tested

pipes fouling prop shaft

Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,485 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component insecure body panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges tail lift wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body component slightly loose body panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front wheel mbearing slight corrosion

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside outrigger corroded

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

addition seats fitted in rear belts and fixings not tested

pipes fouling prop shaft

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,732 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

anti roll bar bushes worn

bonnet in poor condition

exhaust has minor leaks

extensive repairs to front spring hangers

lift in kingpins

o/s outrigger wrotten

seat runners stiff

surface corrosion to brake pipes

surface corrosion to front chassis and crossmember

tail pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 24,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose insecure rubbing on prop (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust has minor leaks

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

anti roll bar bushes worn

bonnet in poor condition

coolant pips running prop shaft

extensive repairs to front spring hangers

lift in kingpins

o/s outrigger wrotten

seat runners stiff

surface corrosion to brake pipes

surface corrosion to front chassis and crossmember

tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,743 miles

Front registration deteriorated

Offside Front part of bumper insecure

Offside track rod end ball joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear registration dirty

body in poor condition

bonnet in poor condition

both front brake pipes to calipers have surface corrosion

both king pins have slight play and lift

both rear anti roll bar links have play

both rear shock mount areas have surface corrosion

both sills corroded

both wing mirror glasses tapped on

chassis scabby

clutch/flywheel noisy

drivers seat adjustment stiff

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2016 22,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other due to inner tyre being flat (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other due to inner tyre being flat (4.1.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration deteriorated

Offside Front part of bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside track rod end ball joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear registration dirty

body in poor condition

bonnet in poor condition

both front brake pipes to calipers have surface corrosion

both king pins have slight play and lift

both rear anti roll bar links have play

both rear shock mount areas have surface corrosion

both sills corroded

both wing mirror glasses tapped on

chassis scabby

clutch/flywheel noisy

drivers seat adjustment stiff

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet catch weak

complete outer vehicle in poor condition and offside outer panel slightly insecure

coolant hoses fouling propshaft and cut at underbonnet

extensive welding repairs to chassis and spring hanger areas

front bumper insecure at nearside and offside corners

front leaf springs are weak

front outriggers non structual areas badly corroded

front registration plate is cracked

inner and outer sills have corrosion

nearside mirror glass cracked still 2 further mirrors providing view

oil leaks

slight scratching to windscreen

steps corroded

surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle areas

propshaft centre bearing worn and joint weak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 18,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet catch weak

brake fluid on minimum level

complete outer vehicle in poor condition and offside outer panel slightly insecure

coolant hoses fouling propshaft and cut at underbonnet

extensive welding repairs to chassis and spring hanger areas

front bumper insecure at nearside and offside corners

front leaf springs are weak

front outriggers non structual areas badly corroded

front registration plate is cracked

inner and outer sills have corrosion

nearside mirror glass cracked still 2 further mirrors providing view

oil leaks

slight scratching to windscreen

steps corroded

surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle areas

propshaft centre bearing worn and joint weak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,398 miles

bonnet badly corroded

corrosion to outer and inner sills on complete vehicle

engine oil leaks

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle

outer vehicle damaged and in poor condition

vehicle in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2014 17,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet badly corroded

corrosion to outer and inner sills on complete vehicle

engine oil leaks

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle

offside front headlamp glass lense damaged and holed

outer vehicle damaged and in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,192 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver exterior door handle is stiff in operation

driver seat movemen t is stiff

nearisde rear inner tyre is worn low

offside headlamp lens is damaged and holed, but not affecting light out put or beam pattern

surface corrosion to complete vehicle chassis and underbody

Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside front seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver exterior door handle is stiff in operation

driver seat movemen t is stiff

nearisde rear inner tyre is worn low

offside headlamp lens is damaged and holed, but not affecting light out put or beam pattern

surface corrosion to complete vehicle chassis and underbody

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,068 miles

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to sills and front inner wheel arches not in perscribed area

extensive welding repairs to chassis and undervehicle

front bumper slightly insecure

front number plate is damaged and cracked and slightly insecure

play and lift in both front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

vehicle in overall poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2012 14,068 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to sills and front inner wheel arches not in perscribed area

extensive welding repairs to chassis and undervehicle

front bumper slightly insecure

front number plate is damaged and cracked and slightly insecure

play and lift in both front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

vehicle in overall poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,088 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 13,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,595 miles

rear brakes are imbalenced

spring bushes weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

surface corrosion to front spring hangers

Fail 27 Aug 2010

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

spring bushes weak

surface corrosion to front spring hangers

Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 7,124 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,962 miles

As previous test

Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,935 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear sections of front wheel arches

Propshaft component defective

Slight damage to nearside and offside sill panels

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Slight fraying to nearside front wiper blade

Slight play in both front king pins

Surface corrosion to brake pipe on nearside of rear axle

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Surface corrosion to front brake pipes

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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F489 OOW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 F489 OOW, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F489 OOW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 1988.

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