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F520 SFB

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,661 mi
Last recorded65,661 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 SFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 65,661 miles

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

Fail 11 May 2007 65,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

THE OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

Pass 15 May 2006 56,013 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE [CORRODE]

Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drivers and passengers seats are starting to deteriorate

offside handbrake cable has started to deteriorate

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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F520 SFB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F520 SFB, 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

How do I check the history of F520 SFB?

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What year was F520 SFB registered?

F520 SFB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F520 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 SFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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