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F545 FHA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

10,360 mi
Last recorded10,360 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF545 FHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 10,360 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside

Pass 31 May 2022 6,912 miles

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

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

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

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

surface rust on underside

Pass 15 May 2021 3,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 3,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 3,773 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 2,567 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,861 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 archs corroded and outer sills not perscribed aeras

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

all 4 archs corroded and outer sills not perscribed aeras

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,718 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 86,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,847 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,908 miles

1. Exhaust loose at manifold. 2. Slight leak in exhaust rear box.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,035 miles

1.underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,575 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,087 miles

battery tray becoming weak to corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 77,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F545 FHA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F545 FHA, 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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F545 FHA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F545 FHA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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