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F733 ORK

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 ORK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2006 80,383 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS AND PRESSURES LOW

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE AND AIR FILTER BOX MISSING

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

RADIATOR MOUNTS BROKEN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,145 miles

all welded repairs heavily under sealed.

battery insecure

offside rear outer tyre only just legal.

play in both front king pins

security of fuel tank bracket.

Fail 12 Jun 2006 76,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

battery insecure

play in both front king pins

security of fuel tank bracket

Fail 31 Mar 2006 76,079 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift in both king pins †no washers on some of the body bolts †both front flex brake pipe corroded †extensive repairs to rear chassis

Fail 24 Mar 2006 76,043 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive repairs carried out to vehicle structure previously

front number plate cracked

major repairs carried out to rear chassisaround suspension components

nail in tyre

nearside rear mudguard damaged

offside rear mudguard missing

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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F733 ORK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 F733 ORK, 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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F733 ORK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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