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F652 HTV

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,767 mi
Last recorded58,767 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 HTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,366 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,303 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,005 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F & O/S/F KING PINS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SOME INSIDE BODY MOUNTING BOLTS MISSING

TOP SLAM PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

TRACK ROD END CLAMP NUTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 23 Aug 2006 53,960 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE

TOP SLAM PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,690 miles

O/S/F BUMPER CHASSIS SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F & O/S/F KING PINS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TOP SLAM PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

TRACK ROD END CLAMP NUTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2005 50,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F BUMPER CHASSIS SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F KING PIN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TOP SLAM PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

TRACK ROD END CLAMP NUTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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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F652 HTV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F652 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F652 HTV registered?

F652 HTV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F652 HTV safe to buy?

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