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F73 LJA

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 LJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 78,945 miles

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,097 miles

Nearside Front seat has been removed

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,075 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,965 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,058 miles

front chassis has some corrosion

major repairs made too underside

off side rear mud guard missing

wipers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,880 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Major repairs have been made too chassis

front chassis has some corrosion

off side mud guard missing

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,708 miles

Battery fastened but poorly

Bonnet hard to secure

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear brake hose tight and rubbing on shock

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,708 miles

Battery fastened but poorly

Bonnet hard to secure

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear brake hose tight and rubbing on shock

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear brake hose tight and rubbing on shock

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,975 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,975 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 62,683 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,649 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

screen cracked manifold blow

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,819 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,749 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,312 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,392 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,392 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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F73 LJA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F73 LJA, 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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F73 LJA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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