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F773 CHB

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF773 CHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,017 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength in front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,806 miles

front wheel bearing have slight play

nearside rear inner tyre perished badly on sidewall but not to cords

Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked area by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel bearing have slight play

nearside rear inner tyre perished badly on sidewall but not to cords

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,142 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,091 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,912 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,236 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prob bearing badley worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,236 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre prob bearing badley worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,680 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,398 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,038 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F773 CHB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F773 CHB, 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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F773 CHB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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