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F516 AOM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

49,091 mi
Last recorded49,091 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 AOM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,091 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 49,091 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working offside and nearside fuse blown (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Apr 2023 48,411 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Feb 2023 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has been heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Oct 2022 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 18,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind the cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind the tipper pump (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind the wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 47,665 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,925 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,709 miles

offside front step area corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 46,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 46,190 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 45,618 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,680 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,233 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 40,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

NEARSIDE STOP LAMP LENSE CRACKED.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,285 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 38,232 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsro tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2006 36,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsro tyre has cut in sidewall

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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F516 AOM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 F516 AOM, 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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F516 AOM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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