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F725 HTO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

29,846 mi
Last recorded29,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF725 HTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ spring hanger several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg [rear of cab] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,099 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 28,092 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,664 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,792 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 25,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 24,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 24,745 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 23,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,600 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,599 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember where both chassis legs start (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind bumper both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,837 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,588 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,215 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,833 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,071 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F725 HTO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 F725 HTO, 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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F725 HTO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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