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F501 NUD

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,452 mi
Last recorded140,452 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 NUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 140,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s and n/s chassis rusting

o/s/f inner wing rusting

o/s/r back plate contaminated with oil

o/s/r outer sill rusted

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 12 Oct 2009 140,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s and n/s chassis rusting

o/s/f inner wing rusting

o/s/r back plate contaminated with oil

o/s/r outer sill rusted

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 136,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak coming from offside rear axle seal

Fail 18 Jul 2008 136,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak coming from offside rear axle seal

Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,981 miles

corrosion at rear offside hangerbbracket area

front offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

rear o0ffside hub oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2007 127,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

corrosion at front of rear offside hanger bracket area

front offside and nearside steel brake pipes corroded

rear offside hub oil seal leaking

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 23 Jun 2006 120,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 117,611 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 NUD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUD, 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 F501 NUD registered?

F501 NUD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F501 NUD safe to buy?

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