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F503 UMF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 UMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 80,754 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,688 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 79,999 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 78,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 78,842 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

rear panel corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 77,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 775,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UMF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMF, 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 F503 UMF registered?

F503 UMF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F503 UMF safe to buy?

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