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F494 RCF

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 RCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,697 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 34,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 31,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,780 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 30,780 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,974 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 26,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 26,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,372 miles

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

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

bottom steering ujay as slight play

nearside and offside door steps are corroding underside of vehicle

offside floor at rear is corroding

offside rear inner sill is corroding but not within a prescribed area

very rear cross member is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to front spring eye mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

door steps underside are corroding

first steering ujay as slight play

offside inner sill starting to corrode

offside rear chassis is starting to corrode next to bump stop

rear cross member is corroding in centre

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,769 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded behind both front wheels not in prescribed area

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear crossmember inadequately repaired not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Aug 2016 25,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded behind both front wheels not in prescribed area

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear crossmember inadequately repaired not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,370 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside front spring hanger slightly corroded

rear crossmember inadiquatly repaired but not in any prescribed area

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 24 Aug 2015 25,358 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside front spring hanger slightly corroded

rear crossmember inadiquatly repaired but not in any prescribed area

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corroded behind nearside front wheel not in prescribed area

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front spring hanger slightly corroded

rear crossmember inadequatly repaired but not in any prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2014 24,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corroded behind nearside front wheel not in prescribed area

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front spring hanger slightly corroded

rear crossmember inadequatly repaired but not in any prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,629 miles

front coil springs corroded exhaust corroded slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 18,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,362 miles

This vihicle is showing signs of corrosion coming in various places.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 15,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,014 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 10,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,615 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 4,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F494 RCF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F494 RCF, 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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F494 RCF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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