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F685 WPR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

9,386 mi
Last recorded9,386 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 WPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside outer sill corroded

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 9,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside outer sill corroded

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 9,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion under vehicle and around steering and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2019 9,062 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 9,048 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 9,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 5,390 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

lot of corrosion under front of vehicle and around suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,102 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 92,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,181 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 92,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,324 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded / hole

Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded / hole

Fail 4 May 2011 87,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 87,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 86,987 miles

general underside of vehicle rusty

o/s/f inner wing rotten

Fail 6 May 2010 86,987 miles

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

general underside of vehicle rusty

o/s/f inner wing rotten

Pass 9 May 2009 86,686 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front chassis legs

light corrosion around rear chassis

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

Fail 7 May 2009 86,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front chassis legs

light corrosion around rear chassis

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

Pass 9 May 2008 86,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 86,499 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 82,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 82,816 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 74,724 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 74,567 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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F685 WPR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 F685 WPR, 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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F685 WPR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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