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F721 EKL

1989 Ford Transit

Pink Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,350 mi
Last recorded34,350 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 EKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 34,350 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis to box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 34,323 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,286 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 34,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,258 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower slight rust

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,550 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,210 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 29,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low lose on fixings (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,861 miles

nearside rear body slight corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,711 miles

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

all exhaust mounts perrished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

exhaust mounts all perrished

Fail 23 Jan 2014 25,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,778 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

slight play in offside lower ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,575 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,443 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,468 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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F721 EKL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Pink with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F721 EKL, 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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F721 EKL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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