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F586 UVN

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,701 mi
Last recorded29,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF586 UVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 29,701 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking fuel leak off hose onto no 3 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area holed underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill panel and rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sterp area holed underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected gap between wheels (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected gap between wheels (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front axle steering damper onto axle bushes worn/perishing but still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box input shaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,526 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,754 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,610 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 28,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F586 UVN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F586 UVN, 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 F586 UVN registered?

F586 UVN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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