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F589 OBM

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 OBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,546 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,544 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,516 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,331 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs pitted

parts of the chassis, sills, suspension and out riggers are corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,520 miles

oil leak

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,667 miles

parts of the chassis are corroded in perscribed areas

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2015 80,667 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,248 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

parts of the chassis are corroded at perscribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,530 miles

corrosion in area of rearoffside shock absorber

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,104 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,202 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,513 miles

weld repairs to front chassis areas heavily sealed,

Fail 26 Feb 2009

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,090 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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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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