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F652 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,860 mi
Last recorded11,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 11,860 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,280 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing 'C' clip missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing 'C' clip missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported underside of vehicle & fouling in offside rear wheel (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,140 miles

Some body and under vehicle corrosion but not excessive or within perscribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,997 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Little travel between bump stop and spring on offside rear

Nearside rear tyre perished and has nail in

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 10,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Little travel between bump stop and spring on offside rear

Nearside rear tyre perished and has nail in

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 10,862 miles

Chips in windscreen

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

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

Heavy corrosion to nearside front outer wheel arch

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded around load valve area

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2012 58,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Fail 29 May 2012 58,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 25 May 2011 96,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,698 miles

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

gas pipe fouled by water pipe.

o/s aim on lower limit.

radiator in poor condition, leaking heavily.

rear exhaust mounts weak.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,698 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

gas pipe fouled by water pipe.

o/s aim on lower limit.

radiator in poor condition, leaking heavily.

rear exhaust mounts weak.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,491 miles

nearside seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,689 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,403 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 59,399 miles

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

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

1/. Offside rear tyre getting low on tread †2/.Both front wheel bearings have slight play..NOT to excess at time of test

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 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F652 RUL, 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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F652 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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