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F541 XJX

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,565 mi
Last recorded9,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 XJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,565 miles

wind screen damaged out side wipper aria on off side

Fail 13 Jun 2009 9,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,230 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f inner panel behind battery corroded

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 May 2008 8,228 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

n/s/f inner panel behind battery corroded

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 5,751 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 5,751 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2006 2,731 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 2,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr inner tyre under inflated

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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F541 XJX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F541 XJX, 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 F541 XJX registered?

F541 XJX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F541 XJX safe to buy?

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