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F489 UML

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

22,739 mi
Last recorded22,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 UML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 22,739 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported various pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside headlight lens slightly loose

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 22,739 miles

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported various pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside headlight lens slightly loose

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 21,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 20,277 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported various places (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat worn

wheel arches and doors corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

drivers seat worn

wheel arches and doors corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,971 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes from the flexi have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Fail 1 Jun 2020 17,967 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes from the flexi have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Pass 8 May 2019 16,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Tray corroded & some movement. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 16,737 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Tray corroded & some movement. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,739 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel coupling worn / loose (2.2.A.1b)

park brake 16% ,,, poor

parts under vehicle corroding ,,, chassis deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2017 14,594 miles

inner sills ect, deteriorating

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 5 May 2017 14,584 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

inner sills ect, deteriorating

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 12,871 miles

chassis/sills ect. deteriorating

no. plate deteriorating

o/s/f tyre near limit

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2016 12,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower u/j joint (2.2.A.1b)

chassis/sills ect. deteriorating

no. plate deteriorating

o/s/f tyre near limit

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 9 May 2015 11,299 miles

CO over limits at times ...Will need attention

chassis/sills /floor/ corroding

parts under vehicle corroding

rear brakes fluctuating

rear plate deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 9,565 miles

chassis /floor ect. corroding

clutch operation poor

park brake 16% n/s low

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2014 9,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

chassis /floor ect. corroding

clutch operation poor

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2013 7,408 miles

exhaust leak

n/s/f tyre out of shape

other parts of chassis corroding

park brake 18%

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2013 7,393 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust leak

n/s/f tyre out of shape

other parts of chassis corroding

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,333 miles

chassis corroding

exhaust leaking

n/s mirror inscure

rear brakes uneven

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,646 miles

exhaust leaking

front cross member corroded (o/s)

front tyres worn

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,996 miles

Exhaust is blowing slightly at manifold area.

Radiator is leaking slightly at offside lower corner.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 1,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust is blowing slightly at manifold area.

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

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

Radiator is leaking slightly at offside lower corner.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75 miles

Exhaust joint at centre is not fully secure.

Nearside mirror is not fully secure.

Offside end of rear bumper is not secure.

Offside front wheel bearing has a small amount of play.

Radiator is leaking slightly.

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 75 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust joint at centre is not fully secure.

Nearside mirror is not fully secure.

Offside end of rear bumper is not secure.

Offside front wheel bearing has a small amount of play.

Radiator is leaking slightly.

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Pass 6 May 2008 98,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn close to limit at outer shoulder.

Nearside rear wheel arch is fairly corroded and should be repaired to avoid sharp edges.

Radiator appears to be leaking slightly.

Spare tyre is very soft and worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,398 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn close to limit at outer shoulder.

Nearside rear wheel arch is fairly corroded and should be repaired to avoid sharp edges.

Radiator appears to be leaking slightly.

Spare tyre is very soft and worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,479 miles

Exhaust has minor leakage at manifold area.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 96,386 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate is damaged.

Rear silencer is very corroded and starting to blow.

Spare tyre is very low on pressure.

Suspect front brake pads are very worn but cannot access well enough to be sure.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,414 miles

VT32 advisory notice issued with test number 994020816144 is still valid.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 94,414 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust is blowing slightly at manifold area.

Front and rear number plates are in poor condition.

Handbrake is tight at lever pivot.

Nearside outer sill is very corroded at rear.

Offside rear tyre is worn to limit and is badly perrished.

Spare tyre is flat and not fully secure in carrier.

Suspect front brake pads are very worn.

Wheel arches and rear doors are very corroded.

Windscreen is damaged to MOT limit in zone 'A'

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 UML is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 F489 UML, 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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F489 UML is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 1989.

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