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F585 OBM

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,437 mi
Last recorded10,437 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 OBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 10,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

arches corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2024 66,056 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 6,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 4,928 miles

under body welding repairs

Fail 16 Jun 2021 4,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 2,845 miles

BODYWORK CORROSION TAPED OVER

BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED OUTSIDE PRES AREAS

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front X MEMBER HOLED OUTSIDE PRES AREA

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear SILL HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 2,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODYWORK CORROSION TAPED OVER

BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED OUTSIDE PRES AREAS

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front X MEMBER HOLED OUTSIDE PRES AREA

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear SILL HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,981 miles

body starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2013 1,977 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

body starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,079 miles

body starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

rear lower panel starting to corrode

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,421 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing,advise to replace soon.

surface corrosion on front brake discs not affecting overall performance.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on front brake discs not affecting overall performance.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,480 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 82,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F585 OBM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F585 OBM, 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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F585 OBM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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