MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose close to inner wheel rim
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake linings unseen
exhaust rear silencer touching spare wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake linings unseen
exhaust rear silencer touching spare wheel
nsf brake hose close to inner wheel rim
osf inner wheelarch corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake linings unseen
general body corrosion
nsf brake hose very close to inner wheel rim
underneath and arches undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
osf inner sill corroded
osf outer door handle stiff
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings and door step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills / closing panels both sides (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
b posts corroded( out of prescribed area)
Oil leak ()
front brake discs pitted
parts of the chassis, sills, suspension and out riggers are corroded
slight free play detected at steering wheel
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ x member area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
front brake discs pitted
front brake discs pitted
parts of the chassis, sills, suspension and out riggers are corroded
slight free play detected at steering wheel
oil leak
parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas
Front Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas
parts of the chassis are corroded in perscribed areas
slight free play at steering wheel
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
parts of the chassis are corroded in perscribed areas
slight free play at steering wheel
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
parts of the chassis are corroded at perscribed areas
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
parts of the chassis are corroded at perscribed areas
corrosion in area of rearoffside shock absorber
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion in area of rearoffside shock absorber
offside rear wheel bearing noisey
oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear wheel bearing noisey
oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
weld repairs to front chassis areas heavily sealed,
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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F589 OBM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 F589 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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F589 OBM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1989.
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