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F605 AOX

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

42,156 mi
Last recorded42,156 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF605 AOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 42,156 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated In the engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured in the engine bay. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to the left. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed.

Fail 3 May 2024 42,156 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated In the engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured in the engine bay. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing! (3.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to the left. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,970 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, from radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated most of in thew engine bay. (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been extensively repairwed, and sealed to most parts of the structure.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 41,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, from radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated most of in thew engine bay. (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been extensively repairwed, and sealed to most parts of the structure.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,692 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 41,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion present under side

steering has play

vehicle is light smokeing

Fail 1 Jun 2019 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present under side

steering has play

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front seats are damaged

oil leak

underbody side covered in heavy underseal with signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2016

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,896 miles

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

corrosion underbody side

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,000 miles

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

os outersill corroded

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Fail 25 Jun 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

osf door steep corroded

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 22,499 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,004 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 18,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,409 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 8,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,727 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,727 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,267 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 92,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,531 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 86,130 miles

Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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F605 AOX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F605 AOX, 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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F605 AOX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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