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F506 SHV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests28 (13 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate46.4%

Mileage

76,805 mi
Last recorded76,805 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 76,805 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face corroded and breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

areas to under side and body corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,864 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 74,864 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side inner rear tyre splitting/cracking

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side inner rear tyre splitting/cracking

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,306 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel end (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,284 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light section blank missing (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light section/blank missing (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,734 miles

Front cross-member corroding

O/S/R chassis rail corroding

Battery light stays on

Drivers seat mountings worn

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear leaf springs splaying

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

wiring around battery area poor

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Battery light stays on

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front cross-member corroding

O/S/R chassis rail corroding

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear leaf springs splaying

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

wiring around battery area poor

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,405 miles

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front cross member corroded

Nearside rear inner tyre possible puncture and perishing

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Offside front flexi brake hose corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in nearside front track rod end

Rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn

Rear leaf springs splaying

Wiring poor around battery area

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front cross member corroded

Nearside rear inner tyre possible puncture and perishing

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Offside front flexi brake hose corroding

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in nearside front track rod end

Rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn

Rear leaf springs splaying

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,727 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

NearSide rear brake pipe corroding

NearSide rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes partially worn

NearSide track rod end partially worn

Play in front king pins

Rear leaf springs splaying

drivers seat mountings worn

steering column switch assembly partially insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2012 70,727 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

NearSide front tyre perished

NearSide rear brake pipe corroding

NearSide rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes partially worn

NearSide track rod end partially worn

Play in front king pins

Rear leaf springs splaying

drivers seat mountings worn

steering column switch assembly partially insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear spring eye bushes starting to perish

battery warning light stays on

corrosion starting to o/s/f spring front mounting area

n/s/f tyre perishing, but no cords exposed yet

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear spring eye bushes starting to perish

battery warning light stays on

corrosion starting to o/s/f spring front mounting area

n/s/f tyre perishing, but no cords exposed yet

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,854 miles

switches a bit loose

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

O/S/F brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear leaf springs starting to splay and bushes slightly worn

Slight play in N/S track rod end

Slight play in N/S/F king pin

Slight play in both front wheel bearings,and slightly noisy

front number plate poor condition

play in steering system

Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,854 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

O/S/F brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear leaf springs starting to splay and bushes slightly worn

Slight play in N/S track rod end

Slight play in N/S/F king pin

Slight play in both front wheel bearings,and slightly noisy

front number plate poor condition

switches a bit loose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,545 miles

Corrosion to;- O/S/R chassis rail,fronr cross-member,by front spring mounts

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

front number plate condition

possible unsuitable repair made to O/S/F cross-member and O/S chassis rail

steering arm between hubs bent

switch assembly a bit loose

Fail 14 Oct 2009 68,545 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to;- O/S/R chassis rail,fronr cross-member,by front spring mounts

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

front number plate condition

possible unsuitable repair made to O/S/F cross-member and O/S chassis rail

steering arm between hubs bent

switch assembly a bit loose

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,424 miles

Corrosion to O/S chassis rail various places

Corrosion to front centre cross-member NOT within a prescribed area

N/S/F kingpin slight play

N/S/R outer tyre worn to legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Rear leaf springs splaying

switches on column a bit loose

Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Corrosion to O/S chassis rail various places

Corrosion to front centre cross-member NOT within a prescribed area

N/S/F brake pads condition

N/S/F kingpin slight play

N/S/R outer tyre worn to legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Rear leaf springs splaying

switches on column a bit loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion starting to o/s chassis at rear by axle & shock absorber

corrosion to front cross member underneath radiator area but not in a prescribed area

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r outer tyre getting low

n/s/r spring front & rear bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f seat loose on runners but not considered insecure

o/s/r spring front bush starting to deteriorate

signs of o/s/f brake overheating

signs of possible fuel leak from pump area but not dripping at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2007 66,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion starting to o/s chassis at rear by axle & shock absorber

corrosion to front cross member underneath radiator area but not in a prescribed area

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r outer tyre getting low

n/s/r spring front & rear bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f seat loose on runners but not considered insecure

o/s/r spring front bush starting to deteriorate

signs of o/s/f brake overheating

signs of possible fuel leak from pump area but not dripping at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,875 miles

N/S/R side light to bright

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/F tyre low inner edge

both rear leaf spring rear bushes partially worn

corrosion started some places

drivers seat partially insecure

front brake pads low and in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroding

rear leaf spring started to splay

service brake performance only just passed 51%

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2006 65,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both rear leaf spring rear bushes partially worn

Corrosion started some places

Fuel tank straps corroding

N/S/R side light to bright

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/F tyre low inner edge

Rear leaf spring starting to splay

Service brake only just passed 51%

front pads low and in poor condition

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre low

O/S chassis rail corroding

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front brake pads low

front number plate poor condition

number of body mountings

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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F506 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.4%.

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 F506 SHV, 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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F506 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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