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F623 WBV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 WBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,787 miles

front tyres cracking in places,rear arches dented-nearside sill and rear of arch corroding,NSR drum/halfshaft area damp,front discs corroding-all brakes balance efforts border line-investigate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,781 miles

front arches slightly corroding-rear arches slightly distorted-corroding osf step slightly,front brake discs slightly corroding,both front tyres aging-cracking-nsf slightly feathered on tread,oil spill-investigate,leaf spring bushes signs of aging

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,210 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in places-slightly featherd on tread,front and rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating slightly

steps,sills,underbody and components in places corroded,floors in places,front and rear chassis/box sections slightly in places

Fail 2 Apr 2012 86,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in places-slightly featherd on tread,front and rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating slightly

offside wiper split,oil leak/spill

steps,sills,underbody and components in places corroded,floors in places,front and rear chassis/box sections slightly in places

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in places

front crossmember corroded/sealed over in places,holed outside prescribed area and behind bumper hard to inspect

front wipers split,not great,transmission bit noisey,oil leak in places

no reverse lamps

rear half shaft joints damp

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,096 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in places

front wipers split,not great,transmission bit noisey,oil leak in places

no reverse lamps

rear half shaft joints damp

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,750 miles

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

battery weak

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking in places

oil leak..investigate

step sills,inside cab area hard to inspect due to fitted carpet/trims

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front reg plate

horn switch sticky

nsf tyre cracking

rear reg plate loose

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front reg plate

horn switch sticky

nsf tyre cracking

rear reg plate loose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,626 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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F623 WBV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F623 WBV, 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 F623 WBV registered?

F623 WBV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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