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F506 VDD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,492 mi
Last recorded48,492 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 VDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,492 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,629 miles

Drivers door has age related corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner rear arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drivers door has age related corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 47,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 46,021 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 46,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,562 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,755 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 41,735 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle section rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower front panel/ crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower front panel/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s door step area (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail / inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member in several places (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

offside doorstep outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,093 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,473 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,318 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 33,026 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 29,008 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,990 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 26,957 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 24,804 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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F506 VDD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F506 VDD, 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 VDD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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