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F513 MRO

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

22,681 mi
Last recorded22,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF513 MRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,681 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 18,339 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,472 miles

offside step corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,425 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside step corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,684 miles

oil leak.

bearing noise from engine.

only 5 seats+drivers fitted at time of test.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

only 5 seats+driver fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

bearing noise from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,370 miles

nearside rear outer tyre has a split on its outer side wall. †dampness around area of power steering pipes. †nearside front spring hanger corroded. †slight play in nearside king pin. †offside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 10,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

nearside rear outer tyre has a split on its outer side wall. †dampness around area of power steering pipes. †nearside front spring hanger corroded. †slight play in nearside king pin. †offside front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,696 miles

gearbox difficult to get into reverse almost to the point where the vehicle is undriverble. †nearside front spring hanger corroded. †slight play in nearside front king pin. †dampness around area of power steering pipes.

Fail 29 Mar 2006 6,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox difficult to get into reverse almost to the point where vehicle is undriverble. †nearside front spring hanger corroded. †slight play in nearside front king pin. †dampness around area of power steering pipes.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 6,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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F513 MRO is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 F513 MRO, 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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What year was F513 MRO registered?

F513 MRO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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