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F746 BEP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

95,122 mi
Last recorded95,122 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 BEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 95,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing and poorly taped up (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner side step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mount area up under dashboard on bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis leg in numerous places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount under dash on bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Outer tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside obligatory mirror glass secured with tape

Oil leak ()

bulkhead corroded

cambelt cover missing

oil filler cap missing

radiator in very poor condition

slam panel corroded

ht leads arching out on exhaust manifold

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper split

both steps corroded

cambelt covers missing

drivers door skin seperating due to corrosion

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

large damage to windscreen in lower corner but not seriously affecting the view of the driver

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded

nearside front door inside has a large crack and large hole all below window

nearside front indicator lens repaired with tape

nearside rear inner tyre deteriorated

offside front top of wing excess corrosion

offside front washer jet missing

offside sill corroded

radiator very poor condition

rear body poor condition

temporary oil cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steps corroded

cambelt covers missing

drivers door skin seperating due to corrosion

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

large damage to windscreen in lower corner but not seriously affecting the view of the driver

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded

nearside front door inside has a large crack and large hole all below window

nearside front indicator lens repaired with tape

nearside rear inner tyre deteriorated

offside front top of wing excess corrosion

offside front washer jet missing

offside sill corroded

radiator very poor condition

rear body poor condition

temporary oil cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cambelt covers missing

drivers door skin seperating due to heavy corrosion

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

large damage to windscreen in lower corner but not seriously affecting the view of the driver

n/s/f door inside has a large crack and large hole all below window

n/s/f underside of step excess corroded but not within 30cm of any components

n/s/r inner tyre badly worn

o/s washer jet missing but sufficient fluid hitting the screen

o/s/f top of wing excess corrosion

radiator very poor condition

temporary oil cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cambelt covers missing

drivers door skin seperating due to heavy corrosion

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

large damage to windscreen in lower corner but not seriously affecting the view of the driver

n/s/f door inside has a large crack and large hole all below window

n/s/f underside of step excess corroded but not within 30cm of any components

n/s/r inner tyre badly worn

o/s washer jet missing but sufficient fluid hitting the screen

o/s/f top of wing excess corrosion

radiator very poor condition

temporary oil cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lift in both king pins

n/s/r/o tyre wall perished

Fail 9 Oct 2013 93,170 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lift in both king pins

n/s/r/o tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Sep 2012 88,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

battery insecure.

engine has slight misfire.

inadiquate rear body mount bolts fitted to rear.

offside front body mount loose.

slight oil seepage from steering box.

slight ovality on rear brake drums.

various electrical wires insecure under bonnet.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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)

battery insecure.

engine has slight misfire.

inadiquate rear body mount bolts fitted to rear.

offside front body mount loose.

slight oil seepage from steering box.

slight ovality on rear brake drums.

various electrical wires insecure under bonnet.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 88,726 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust fouling body.

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,706 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust fouling body.

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 8 May 2012 88,701 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

lift in both king pins

nsf brake disc corroded

nsf door corroded & holed

Pass 6 May 2011 85,577 miles

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

all front and rear spring eye bushs are deteriated no excissive movement

both batterys insecure

small crack in exhaust manifold

Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small crack in exhaust manifold

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

all front and rear spring eye bushs are deteriated no excissive movement

both batterys insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,529 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both batteries insecure

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Hazard warning light tell tale on steering column not working

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight damage to inner side wall on N/S/R inner tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,132 miles

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)

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)

battery trays insecure

bodywork corroded

both front sill to step corroded

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/rear inner tyre inner wall worn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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)

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)

battery trays insecure

bodywork corroded

both front sill to step corroded

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/rear inner tyre inner wall worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 81,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,091 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 787,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis in poor condition

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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F746 BEP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F746 BEP, 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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F746 BEP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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