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F560 MVU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 MVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 98,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 98,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2019 98,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 98,441 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,808 miles

chassis has been extensively welded

evidence of oil leak at offside rear hub area

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No plate light lens dirty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess corrosion to front of drivers step

prop centre support rubber is worn to excess

steering wheel is mis-aligned

both front tyres/wheels are showing signs that they have been fouling suspension /steering componants when in motion/vehicle loaded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

steering wheel is mis-aligned

prop centre support rubber is worn to excess

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No plate light lens dirty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess corrosion to front of drivers step

both front tyres/wheels are showing signs that they have been fouling suspension /steering componants when in motion/vehicle loaded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,175 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 91,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,789 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 80,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,094 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 76,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 76,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F560 MVU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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