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F554 AVP

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 AVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 37,415 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres have age related cracks to side walls and tread patterns

front cross member corroded

play in front steering linkages and steering box

rear number plate lamps poor

Fail 18 Jul 2018 37,328 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front panel cross-member and out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre inner sill, and rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency low

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel cross-member out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 35,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and tread deteriorated

Rear of both side inner sills corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 35,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and tread deteriorated

Rear of both side inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector deteriorating . Headlamp lens insecure (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating slightly

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear panel cross-member outrigger (6.6.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector deteriorating . Headlamp lens insecure (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear panel cross-member outrigger (6.6.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,846 miles

Corrosion area of drivers step.

Corrosion centre and rear of nearside sill.

Corrosion rear of offside sill.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion area of drivers step.

Corrosion centre and rear of nearside sill.

Corrosion rear of offside sill.

Pass 29 May 2014 32,197 miles

Coolant leak from outlet housing area.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear of nearside inner sill corroded.

Fail 27 May 2014 32,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Coolant leak from outlet housing area.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear of nearside inner sill corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,715 miles

Heavy corrosion rear of nearside and offside inner sill box section. Area of fuel tank mounting (nearside) and jacking point (offside).

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear service brake slow to apply.

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion rear of nearside and offside inner sill box section. Area of fuel tank mounting (nearside) and jacking point (offside).

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear service brake slow to apply.

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,606 miles

Both batteries insecure in engine compartment.

Corrosion nearside sill box section area of fuel tank mounting brackets.

Corrosion offside rear jacking point.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both batteries insecure in engine compartment.

Corrosion nearside sill box section area of fuel tank mounting brackets.

Corrosion offside rear jacking point.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,833 miles

Corrosion area of offside rear jacking point/rear of offside sill.

Corrosion middle of nearside inner sill.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear bumper brackets and tow bar protruding from rear of vehicle, not sharp edges but could cause injury.

Trailer electrics insecure.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion area of offside rear jacking point/rear of offside sill.

Corrosion middle of nearside inner sill.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear bumper brackets and tow bar protruding from rear of vehicle, not sharp edges but could cause injury.

Trailer electrics insecure.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,341 miles

Blue smoke on acceleration.

Corrosion nearside inner sill area.

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick.

Slight vertical play in nearside king pin.

Slight vertical play in offside king pin.

Fail 25 May 2010 28,321 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Blue smoke on acceleration.

Corrosion nearside inner sill area.

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight vertical play in nearside king pin.

Slight vertical play in offside king pin.

Pass 5 May 2009 27,195 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,894 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

Fail 26 Sep 2007 24,894 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,608 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear 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 kingpins slight play

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear 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 kingpins slight play

front number plate deteriorating

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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F554 AVP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 F554 AVP, 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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F554 AVP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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