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F727 AFL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 AFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 95,914 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,541 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,610 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 89,610 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,149 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 83,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,947 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,523 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,368 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 57,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,486 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,900 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,045 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 1,478 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2013 1,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,245 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,241 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,774 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 94,774 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 93,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 93,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2006 91,346 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 90,251 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 90,251 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

BONNET,REAR WHEEL ARCHES AND N/S AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS CORRODING

CENTRE OF PROPSHAFT HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND RATTLES

ENGINE SMOKEY , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT SEAT BACKS AND HEADRESTS LOOSE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE

UNABLE TO VIEW OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS

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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F727 AFL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 F727 AFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F727 AFL registered?

F727 AFL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F727 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F727 AFL shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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