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F655 EEY

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,996 mi
Last recorded65,996 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 EEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,996 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEEL NUTS INCORRECT

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

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION PERISHED AND CRACKED

Fail 19 Feb 2018 65,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER AREA AND UPPER SECTION (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEEL NUTS INCORRECT

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

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,545 miles

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

n/s and offside front wheel nuts incorrect

Fail 10 Dec 2016 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring rear mounts cross member marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member area marked yellow . it is also holed on top of cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring rear mounts cross member marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and offside front wheel nuts incorrect

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs in poor condition

bonnet poor to latch

damage to o/s of windscreen

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

play in both front king pins

Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member area marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by rear spring front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab split by chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member area marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab split by chassis leg (5.2.6)

Towbar locking device inadequate both bolts securing ball to bar not long enough to go through nuts (6.6.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs in poor condition

bonnet poor to latch

damage to o/s of windscreen

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

play in both front king pins

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,167 miles

bonnet poor to open and close

front brake application slightly uneven

poor welding repairs to chassis

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,404 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,686 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,895 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,185 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,079 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,020 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,150 miles

nearside and offside front spring mounts corroding on front

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

suspect offside rear wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F655 EEY is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F655 EEY, 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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F655 EEY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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