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F720 XRL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 XRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 58,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses have been greased both sides

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise at wheel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise at wheel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,436 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,153 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,487 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,260 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 46,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,165 miles

light corrosion under van

slight exhaust blow

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight reduced damping effect o/s/f shock

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,638 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,588 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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F720 XRL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F720 XRL, 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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F720 XRL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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