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F528 OBB

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF528 OBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,793 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,828 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,236 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body under sealed covering majority of corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,407 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength valence under radiator (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength valence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,994 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

ns rear tyre sidewall splitting but not showing any cords

os outer sill has small hole but out of perscibed areas

Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,394 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

ns rear tyre sidewall splitting but not showing any cords

os outer sill has small hole but out of perscibed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs rusty

o/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,470 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,461 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,163 miles

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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F528 OBB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,500cc 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 F528 OBB, 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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F528 OBB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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