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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
inner sills ect, deteriorating
parts under vehicle corroding
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
chassis/sills ect. deteriorating
no. plate deteriorating
o/s/f tyre near limit
parts under vehicle corroding
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
CO over limits at times ...Will need attention
chassis/sills /floor/ corroding
parts under vehicle corroding
rear brakes fluctuating
rear plate deteriorating
chassis /floor ect. corroding
clutch operation poor
park brake 16% n/s low
rear no. plate deteriorating
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
exhaust leak
n/s/f tyre out of shape
other parts of chassis corroding
park brake 18%
some brake pipes deteriorating
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
chassis corroding
exhaust leaking
n/s mirror inscure
rear brakes uneven
rear no plate deteriorating
exhaust leaking
front cross member corroded (o/s)
front tyres worn
rear no. plate deteriorating
Exhaust is blowing slightly at manifold area.
Radiator is leaking slightly at offside lower corner.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exhaust has minor leakage at manifold area.
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.
VT32 advisory notice issued with test number 994020816144 is still valid.
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'
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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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