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F604 YCW

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,685 mi
Last recorded16,685 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 YCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 16,684 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 Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight up lift n/s f king pin

Pass 22 Dec 2005 8,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 16 Dec 2005 8,680 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

fuel tank bracket corroded

propshaft defective

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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F604 YCW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F604 YCW, 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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What year was F604 YCW registered?

F604 YCW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F604 YCW safe to buy?

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