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F593 KAL

1989 Ford Transit

White Lpg 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF593 KAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,409 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front chassis heavily covered in underseal

Fail 21 Mar 2025 78,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 78,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,154 miles

signs of surface rust on chassis

small exhaust leak silencer

Fail 3 Jan 2023 78,154 miles

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

signs of surface rust on chassis

small exhaust leak silencer

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,012 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 72,646 miles

engine oil laek

gearbox mountings split

Fail 11 May 2016 72,593 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing subframe mounting bolt (2.5.A.4)

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

engine oil laek

gearbox mountings split

Pass 26 May 2015 71,565 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox mountings split

Fail 16 May 2015 71,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

gearbox mountings split

Pass 19 May 2014 70,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox mountings split

Fail 14 May 2014 70,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox mountings split

Pass 20 May 2013 68,815 miles

lift pump gasket leaking

gearbox mountings split

Fail 13 May 2013 68,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gearbox mountings split

lift pump gasket leaking

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 68,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 68,215 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,111 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearsde rear brake binding slightly

nearside and offside gearbox mountings bonding split

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 67,175 miles

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

engine missfire @ idle

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 66,251 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 64,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,730 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,326 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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F593 KAL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 F593 KAL, 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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F593 KAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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