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F532 EWB

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF532 EWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 28,860 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 28,848 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,797 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,696 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door steps/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs rusty

some play in both king pins

some play in steering linkages

various areas of general corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 25,688 miles

Body component insecure floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear off spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,703 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 23,698 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hangers 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,908 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion around cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure offside and nearside corroded/loose ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 22,908 miles

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken bulb not working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken/ bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken bulb not working (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion around cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded/ (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure offside and nearside corroded/loose ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,431 miles

Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened lever pivot (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,921 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 20,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis affecting steering box mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 20,900 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountings 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting on chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 20,627 miles

Rear tyres starting to perrish

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2017 20,627 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perrish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 20,626 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 5 Apr 2017 20,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,252 miles

general surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2016 20,248 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 19,915 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 19,910 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,457 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,264 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,052 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,025 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,484 miles

draglink rear joint rubber cover split

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2009 17,479 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

draglink rear joint rubber cover split

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,532 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 15,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,139 miles

battery insecure

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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F532 EWB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 F532 EWB, 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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F532 EWB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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