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F635 KPN

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

15,736 mi
Last recorded15,736 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 KPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 15,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 15,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Both U bolts loose. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured Forward leaf spring clamping bracket fractured and lower leaf wearing through upper leaf. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre propshaft bearing rubber mounting deteriorated / split. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs worn / scored/ corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged on N/S end. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front subframe / lower arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of N/S sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe / lower arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 10,110 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, inner wheel arch, front sub frame mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf springs deteriorated

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 5,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,717 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, inner wheel arch, front sub frame mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,707 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, inner wheel arch, front sub frame mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, inner wheel arch, front sub frame mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,201 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches covered in filler both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,147 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches covered in filler both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 90,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

offside front valance corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

offside front valance corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,536 miles

Center prop shaft support bearing has movement and noisey

Exhaust manifold heat shield rattleing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front chassis legs-sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

wipers smear slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,523 miles

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

Center prop shaft support bearing has movement and noisey

Exhaust manifold heat shield rattleing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front chassis legs-sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,430 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,488 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres showing age / cracking but exposing structure.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,252 miles

Battery insecure

Rear tyres cracked,advise replacement

Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,252 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Battery insecure

rear tyres cracked advise replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,592 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 56,592 miles

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

alternator drive belt noisey ( heard when switching electrical loads on)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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F635 KPN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 F635 KPN, 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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F635 KPN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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