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F574 SLP

1989 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 SLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,039 miles

Offside Front step area corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,836 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front step area corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,738 miles

Offside Front step area corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,964 miles

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 51,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,753 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 46,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,992 miles

play steering and joints

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,782 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion forming underside

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming on underside

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

screen cracked outside swept area

underside rusted and repaired

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,416 miles

some rust forming underside and chassis

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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F574 SLP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F574 SLP, 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 F574 SLP registered?

F574 SLP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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