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F726 BWJ

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 78,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 78,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise o/s/r outer tyre poor condition

Pass 24 May 2012 73,135 miles

battery slightly loose

n/s and o/s door steps showing deteriation

Fail 24 May 2012 73,135 miles

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

battery slightly loose

n/s and o/s door steps showing deteriation

Pass 19 May 2011 72,666 miles

center silencer showing deteriastion slight blow

front spring shackel bush rubbers showing deteriation

ppms on limit

rear leafs slightly miss aligned

Fail 19 May 2011 72,666 miles

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

center silencer showing deteriastion slight blow

front spring shackel bush rubbers showing deteriation

ppms on limit

rear leafs slightly miss aligned

Pass 12 May 2010 72,324 miles

battery insecure

front num plate starting to deteriate

o/s king pin on limit for lift

Fail 10 May 2010 72,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front num plate starting to deteriate

o/s king pin on limit for lift

Pass 12 May 2009 71,086 miles

battery insecure

front shackel bushes perished

long term standing evewident

Fail 29 Apr 2009 71,080 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

front shackel bushes perished

long term standing evewident

Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,049 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 70,044 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.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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F726 BWJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F726 BWJ, 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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F726 BWJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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