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F595 TPX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,061 mi
Last recorded75,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF595 TPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2026 75,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section in inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 74,788 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,328 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,076 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks in side wall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 73,164 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 79,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,755 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,755 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,894 miles

centre prop bearing has slight play

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,189 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion front chassis

front brake discs corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F595 TPX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F595 TPX, 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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F595 TPX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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