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F706 SWS

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,928 mi
Last recorded32,928 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 SWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,928 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,095 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 27,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 22,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,818 miles

genaral underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 16,441 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,249 miles

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

some clips missing off metal brake pipes but not insecure

under side of vehicle has genral corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2014 14,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

some clips missing off metal brake pipes but not insecure

under side of vehicle has genral corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 11,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bumper insurcure

Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,653 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 9,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,267 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer and inner sill o/s/f spring hanger and o/s inner sill not within failure criteria

Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,475 miles

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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F706 SWS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F706 SWS, 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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F706 SWS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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