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F51 RYF

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,342 mi
Last recorded61,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 RYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,342 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,285 miles

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,004 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 60,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,741 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 60,730 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced see yellow crayon (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength see yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under divers door step see yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,601 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 60,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,374 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 59,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 50,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,899 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 47,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 47,297 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

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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F51 RYF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 F51 RYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F51 RYF registered?

F51 RYF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F51 RYF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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