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F599 EFL

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

15,650 mi
Last recorded15,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 EFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,650 miles

Vehicle corrosion to vehicle

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 15,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle corrosion to vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,218 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyres perished

Vehicle has body corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2018 15,216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyres perished

Vehicle has body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Tyres perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 14,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Tyres perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Surface corrosion in several places

Tyres perished

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 14,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Surface corrosion in several places

Tyres perished

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 13,259 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion all around vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2014 12,711 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion all around vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,026 miles

general surface corrosion through-out vehicle

slight play in steering rack nearside inner track rod

Fail 25 Jul 2013 12,024 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

general surface corrosion through-out vehicle

slight play in steering rack nearside inner track rod

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,298 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

corroded behind rear bumper

n/s/f steering rack has slight play.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

corroded behind rear bumper

n/s/f steering rack has slight play.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,203 miles

Nearside front wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight play nearside s/rack joint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play nearside rack joint

Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 6,150 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,220 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,220 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,347 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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F599 EFL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F599 EFL, 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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F599 EFL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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