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F678 HMR

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 HMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,123 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 84,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,123 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear of side chassis member starting to corrod/split

rear of/side tyre on inner side perished cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,123 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wing arches stating to corrod

both inner sills starting to corrod

Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,123 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wing arches stating to corrod

both inner sills starting to corrod

Pass 21 May 2014 84,123 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 May 2014 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 84,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 84,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,123 miles

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

both front to shocker sopports starting to corrod

travel on brake pedal

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front to shocker sopports starting to corrod

travel on brake pedal

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,123 miles

both front lower ball joints starting to wear

lower steering coupling starting to wear

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,123 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering knucle joints starting to wear

Fail 31 Oct 2009 84,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering knucle joints starting to wear

Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,128 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on body rails

Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Extensive surface corrosion on body rails

Pass 15 May 2007 84,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 84,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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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F678 HMR 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 F678 HMR, 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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F678 HMR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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