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F651 GFK

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF651 GFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,369 miles

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

both rear doors badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear doors badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,711 miles

slight bind on nearside rear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,799 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

oil leak

rack damp

Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

oil leak

rack damp

Pass 24 May 2007 88,682 miles

slight imbalance & run-out on f. brakes †slight ex. leaks †rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 26 May 2006 85,494 miles

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Fail 25 May 2006 85,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Pass 6 May 2005 79,716 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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F651 GFK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F651 GFK, 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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F651 GFK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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