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F552 ACP

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 ACP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 43,647 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

condition of o/s door mirror

heavy corrosion under vehicle borderline pass

heavy underseal on repair work inspection limited borderline

Fail 12 May 2008 43,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

heavy corrosion under vehicle borderline pass

Pass 4 May 2007 38,676 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 1 May 2007 38,668 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

corrosion to rear flexi ferrules

general condition of vehicle

heavy corrosion under vehicle bline

oil leak

unable to inspect repair to n/s/f due to underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded and holed but not near any perscribed areas

condition of vehicle

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion under all of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in o/s anti roll bar bushes

steering gaitors split borderline

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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F552 ACP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F552 ACP, 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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What year was F552 ACP registered?

F552 ACP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F552 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F552 ACP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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