MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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.
as per advisory notice issued 03/03/2006 with VT30.
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
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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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