MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak
front reg plate damaged
movement in drivers seat, and seat damaged
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r outer tyre sidewall split
play in steering
scratches to windscreen
slight play and noise in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in front king pins
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bad oil leak
front reg plate damaged
movement in drivers seat, and seat damaged
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r outer tyre sidewall split
play in steering
scratches to windscreen
slight play and noise in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in front king pins
front brake pads appear to be on minimum
front reg plate damaged slightly
movement in drivers seat
o/s/r tyre splitting and n/s tyres splitting/cut
oil leak
rear hub backplates damp
slight brake bind to n/s/r
slight play in front king pins
slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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 brake pads on minimum
front reg plate slightly damaged
movement in drivers seat
oil leak
rear backplates damp
slight brake bind to n/s/r
slight play in front king pins
slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing
Front Number Plate cracked But Securely Mounted
Windscreen Cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Number Plate cracked But Securely Mounted
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen Cracked
o/s window smashed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F490 RPX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F490 RPX, 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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What year was F490 RPX registered?
F490 RPX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 1989.
Is F490 RPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F490 RPX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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