MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front inner wings corroded
both rear outer tyres perrished
nearside door stop corroded
nearside front bump stop cup corroded
nearside rear bump stop not complete
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
compleet chassis heavely corroded and coverd in underseal and plates
exhaust system heavely corroded and weak
front king pins have slight free play
front out riggers excessively corroded
rear reflectors held on with tape
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
compleet chassis heavely corroded and coverd in underseal and plates
exhaust system heavely corroded and weak
front king pins have slight free play
front out riggers excessively corroded
all chassis in poor condition and poor welding repairs but can see no movement or cracks
battery insecure
lift in nearside king pin
offside drivers seat mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
battery insecure
lift in nearside king pin
offside drivers seat mounting corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery tray corroded
Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside front brake caliper damp due to wheather conditions but no leak seen at time of test
Rear platform steady bar front bolts loose
Various previous repairs to chassis rear suspension prescribed areas
Battery insecure
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Nearside front king pin has end float close to limits.
Drivers seat floor areas heavily corroded and holed.
All front road spring leaf spring hanger bushes perishing and wearing out of align
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Various previous welding repairs to offside rear end of cab and areas of chassis front and rear
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All front road spring leaf spring hanger bushes perishing and wearing out of align
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Various previous welding repairs to offside rear end of cab and areas of chassis front and rear
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
centre propshaft bearing support excessive movement.
offside front chassis corroded around front body mounting.
corrosion in chassis rail near brake limit valve and n/s/r spring hanger areas,on limits.(needs welding soon)
n/s/f rear bush to spring hanger worn on limits(needs replacing very soon)
n/s/r inner tyre on legal limits.
slight damage to o/s/f seat belt
stone chip on n/s of windscreen.
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front suspension bump stop heavily corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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F740 LNL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 F740 LNL, 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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F740 LNL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1989.
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