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F573 JBU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,018 mi
Last recorded2,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 JBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 2,018 miles

undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2024 511 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2021 389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,726 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Front sill and front wings and corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside steering rack end gaiter deteriorated

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

Rear leaf spring suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

general underbody corroded

oil leak

sill and front wings corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,861 miles

Battery insecure x2

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,645 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 80,049 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 789,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 77,431 miles

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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F573 JBU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F573 JBU, 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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F573 JBU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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