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F517 BPW

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 BPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 98,692 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

brake pipes have been greased

drivers seat mechanism worn and corrosion at base

offside rear inner tyre inner sidewall cracked

wings, doors, bonnet and rear crossmember are badly corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 98,692 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

brake pipes have been greased

drivers seat mechanism worn and corrosion at base

offside rear inner tyre inner sidewall cracked

wings, doors, bonnet and rear crossmember are badly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,692 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear outer tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,692 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside washer jet weak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,336 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

slight lift in o/s and n/s king pins

Pass 17 Aug 2005 97,925 miles

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F517 BPW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F517 BPW, 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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F517 BPW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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