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F560 LVR

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 LVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,928 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

o/s rear halfshsft end play

rear trumpet horn insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,874 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,638 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,637 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear inner wheel arches are excessively corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,995 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 84,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,216 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wing area suspect insufficient weld. ?

Fail 18 Mar 2009 82,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear inner wing area suspect insufficient weld. ?

Fail 23 Feb 2009 819,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 299,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 299,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 784,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 784,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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F560 LVR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 F560 LVR, 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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F560 LVR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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