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F718 PLO

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

27,012 mi
Last recorded27,012 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 PLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Fail 7 May 2019 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,975 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 97,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,948 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 May 2015 93,948 miles

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

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

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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)

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

battery warning light on

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking *** N/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 92,455 miles

Oil leak

all 4x tyres deteriated

n/s/f body has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres deterioated

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,186 miles

drivers door latch worn

o/s outer sill pannel corroded, o/s and n/s/f chassis rails corroded and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers door latch worn

o/s outer sill pannel corroded, o/s and n/s/f chassis rails corroded and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,737 miles

Front number plate deteriated

N/s/r outer + inner sill corroded

O/s/f upper shock absorber mount slight play

O/s/f wheelbearing very slight play

Upper steering u/j slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate deteriated

N/s/r outer + inner sill corroded

O/s/f upper shock absorber mount slight play

O/s/f wheelbearing very slight play

Upper steering u/j slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,974 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight crack in front number plate

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,109 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,145 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 67,634 miles

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

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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F718 PLO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 F718 PLO, 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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F718 PLO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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