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F496 KDM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 KDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 67,679 miles

all brake hose ferrules have corrosion

floor and chassis heavily undersealed

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 66,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 65,893 miles

battary sucureed by made up wooden bracket

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

rear light damaged but not showing whits light

under van rusty but not yet weak many parts under sealed

Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,883 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

battary sucureed by made up wooden bracket

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

rear light damaged but not showing whits light

under van rusty but not yet weak many parts under sealed

Pass 6 Apr 2012 65,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,751 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,857 miles

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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F496 KDM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F496 KDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F496 KDM registered?

F496 KDM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F496 KDM safe to buy?

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