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F503 HKM

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,952 mi
Last recorded99,952 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 HKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,952 miles

brake limiting valve slightly sticky.

rear brake pipe showing signs of corrsion.

slight play in the n/s track rod.

slight play in the steering box.

slighty corrosion aaround the prop shaft centre bearing mounting.

underbody corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake limiting valve slightly sticky.

rear brake pipe showing signs of corrsion.

slight play in the n/s track rod.

slight play in the steering box.

slighty corrosion aaround the prop shaft centre bearing mounting.

underbody corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,249 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 99,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,439 miles

all metal brake pipes + front flexi metal ends have light corrosion.

all seats wobbly but still secure.

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

rear flexi brake hose slightly perished.

reverse light not working.

slight lift/tip in o/s/f kingpin.

various light under body corrosion.

water pump weaping.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,346 miles

as per advisory notice issued 03/03/2006 with VT30.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 96,329 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine timing belt cover missing

front brake discs slightly corroded but perform o.k.

front grill slightly insecure

front road springs weak (only slight clearance between body and bump stops)

n/s seat belt locking stalk not long enough and slightly difficult to reach

propshaft centre bearing mountings split

radiator in poor condition

rear fog light switch fouling dash

rear metal brake pipes and front flexi brake hose metal ends greased (unable to check for corroision)

rear section of parking brake rod welded but seams tobe strong

slight play/lift in both front king pins and wheel bearings

various underbody corrosion/welded repairs but all strong and not holed except for that on vt30

wiper blades dirty and smearing slightly

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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F503 HKM is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel 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 F503 HKM, 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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F503 HKM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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