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F760 GUS

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

50,058 mi
Last recorded50,058 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 GUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,058 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 50,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

different leaf springs fitted to each side at rear, 4 leaf on nearside and 5 leaf on offside

drivers floor and inner arch corroded and holed

front screen cracked

offside front chassis strengthner corroded and swollen at rear of cab area

offside front chassis strengthner corroded and swollen atsubframe mount

offside front outer sill holed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,345 miles

all suspension and subframe corroded

front sidelights dim

Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,580 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all suspension and subframe corroded

front sidelights dim

Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

all chassis and components heavily corroded

top radiator hose split and leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,362 miles

al chassis heavily corroded

n/s/r service and park low effort

prop joint has a bolt missing

Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,350 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

al chassis heavily corroded

n/s/r service and park low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,735 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and well undersealed,the rest off the chassis and body hevily rusted

Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,724 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis is hevily carroded and flaking arround both sides rear spring hangers

Pass 20 Aug 2005 30,225 miles

Advise drivers seat frame loose. but not the frame mountain to floor.

Advise excessive welding repairs carryed out to vehical chassis.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2005 30,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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F760 GUS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 F760 GUS, 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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F760 GUS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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