CarVerify

Free Car Check

F544 SFE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 SFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

underside component corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,161 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,366 miles

front arches corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear arches corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear arches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 65,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmember surface corrosion monitor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight corrosion front valance area and also rear near side suspension spring area

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight corrosion front valance area and also rear near side suspension spring area

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,713 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,034 miles

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

front cross member has been undersealed and welded

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear doors have been taped up at bottom

Fail 24 Jun 2011 57,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear doors at bottom have been taped up

front cross member has been welded and undersealed

rear chassis member showing signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,536 miles

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

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

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

offside front cross member corroded but not within prebscribed area

rear cross member and suspension area showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,535 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

rear cross member corroded not to excess at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded not to excess at time of test

Pass 28 May 2008 52,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,256 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 49,256 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,233 miles

front chassie sections becoming corroded not excessive at time of test

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F544 SFE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol 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 F544 SFE, 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 F544 SFE?

You can check the full history of F544 SFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F544 SFE registered?

F544 SFE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F544 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F544 SFE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F544 SFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F544 SFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.