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F583 NNC

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 NNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 96,472 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,042 miles

Front Corrosion on transmission tunnel

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2021 93,042 miles

Front Corrosion on transmission tunnel

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion body chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,804 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,804 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,201 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 85,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,889 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise throttle pedal sticking

Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise handbrake travel

advise throttle pedal sticking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,707 miles

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise wiper blades starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 82,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some welded repairs

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,496 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some welded repairs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,361 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,361 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,106 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 74,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 74,434 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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F583 NNC 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 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 NNC, 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 NNC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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