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F527 DHG

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,483 mi
Last recorded9,483 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 DHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 9,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 8,026 miles

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 6,512 miles

Offside outer sill corroded not affecting any prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2022 4,731 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 4,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 2,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 1,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,807 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure Tray corroded away (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,439 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both o/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,714 miles

near side reartyre wall craked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,387 miles

front and rear arches corroded

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel-bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front and rear arches corroded

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel-bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,125 miles

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

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 83,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front seats begining to loosen off.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play instrg uj joint half shaft seal leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,476 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 82,468 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,991 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 78,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear brake hub covered in fluid

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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F527 DHG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F527 DHG, 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 F527 DHG registered?

F527 DHG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F527 DHG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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