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F605 STR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

13,497 mi
Last recorded13,497 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF605 STR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 13,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 13,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner /outer sills / steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 12,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 6,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,859 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,859 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all u bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat base worn

o.s.f disc worn

Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,951 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat base worn

o.s.f disc worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,862 miles

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and under vehicle back of cab

i think the chassis has reached its limmit for repair and futher repair would cause weekness

n/s/r inner tyre puntured

some free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front discs in poor condiction

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and under vehicle back of cab

i think the chassis has reached its limmit for repair and futher repair would cause weekness

n/s/r inner tyre puntured

some free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chassis weak in places

free play detected at steering wheel

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle and back of cab

play in steering system and box

rear tyres worn slightly low

slight brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,300 miles

chassis soft in areas

exhaust system is in poor condition

extensive welding repairs to chassis

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and floor areas

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,295 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

chassis soft in areas

exhaust system is in poor condition

extensive welding repairs to chassis

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and floor areas

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,885 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,701 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 63,347 miles

ALL EXHAUST MTNS SHOWING CRACKS IN RUBBER

BATTERY INSECURE

BONNET LOCKED DOWN BUT HAS LIFT WHENPULLED

LIFTIN O/S N/S KING PINS ADVISE GREASING

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE CHASSIS WELDING BUT GENERRALLY VERY SOUND

Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ALL EXHAUST MTNS SHOWING CRACKS IN RUBBER

BATTERY INSECURE

BONNET LOCKED DOWN BUT HAS LIFT WHENPULLED

LIFTIN O/S N/S KING PINS ADVISE GREASING

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE CHASSIS WELDING BUT GENERRALLY VERY SOUND

Pass 3 May 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,558 miles

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,521 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

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 STR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol 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 F605 STR, 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 STR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F605 STR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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