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F514 RFW

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 RFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,536 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 89,464 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 86,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion on underparts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 84,792 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing noisey

General corrosion on underparts

Slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Windscreen delaminated on lower edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 84,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre prop shaft bearing noisey

General corrosion on underparts

Slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Windscreen delaminated on lower edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 81,766 miles

General corrosion on underparts

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

Windscreen delaminated on lower edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,996 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 75,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,306 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 67,518 miles

stone damage on windscreen

Pass 20 May 2008 63,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 63,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,251 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 57,173 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,458 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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F514 RFW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F514 RFW, 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 F514 RFW registered?

F514 RFW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F514 RFW safe to buy?

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