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F582 TFU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,744 mi
Last recorded12,744 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 TFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 12,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 12,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,744 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 12,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 12,744 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,744 miles

underfloor and most components covered in surface rust

Pass 5 May 2011 12,161 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 12,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 11,192 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 11,192 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 10,321 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2008 8,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 8,177 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front leaf spring hanger area has been repaired with welding

Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,402 miles

slight lift in o/s/f king pin. slight exhaust blow from middle box, rear metal brake pipe corroded from brake valve, rear wheel arches and lower arches corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,672 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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F582 TFU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F582 TFU, 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 F582 TFU registered?

F582 TFU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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