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F501 LCN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

10,796 mi
Last recorded10,796 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 LCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 10,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 68,066 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 68,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 3,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 795,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 757,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 757,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 715,392 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 715,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 673,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,387 miles

nearside and offside sils corroded but not in p.a.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,983 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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F501 LCN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F501 LCN, 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 F501 LCN registered?

F501 LCN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F501 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 LCN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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