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F583 TMM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,158 mi
Last recorded61,158 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,158 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 597,496 miles

Oil leak

heavily undersealed chassis/floor

various slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,470 miles

vehical heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehical heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,201 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both batterys not secured properly to there trays

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

both batterys not secure

o/s/r trailing brake shoe lining loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,173 miles

Lateral play in nearside front suspension king pin but not considered excessive at this time.

Lift in offside front suspension king pin but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,961 miles

Lift in offside king pin but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,764 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 52,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,296 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,254 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise number plates

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 TMM 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMM, 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 TMM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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