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F583 KAL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 KAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 46,209 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where stood around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen showing signs of delamination at lower half of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 46,184 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where stood around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen showing signs of delamination at lower half of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to arch / inner wing

Offside Front inner step corroded

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 46,173 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to arch / inner wing

Offside Front inner step corroded

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 45,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Dec 2022 45,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 May 2019 43,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 43,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,600 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front end has had welding repairs

Wipers smear the screen

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 39,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,390 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery box rusted

battery not fully tight

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,868 miles

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2014 36,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,534 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,366 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,310 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,799 miles

battery insecure

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 29,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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F583 KAL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F583 KAL, 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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F583 KAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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