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F69 BSW

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 BSW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,488 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 87,472 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 87,437 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,020 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,020 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,580 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,580 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,139 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,284 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 77,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 10,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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F69 BSW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 F69 BSW, 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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F69 BSW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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