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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
As previous test
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
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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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