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F777 SHV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111 mi
Last recorded111 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 111 miles

Nearside Front kingpin lift

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,488 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,475 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury step (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,587 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foot well corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,587 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foot well corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount has holes from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure double seat not secured (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has large hole from corrosion but not within 30cm of any chassis or body mounts etc

Nearside Front inside door foot well has a hole from corrosion but not within 30cm of any body mount etc

Offside Front Drivers seat has slight play in its base mechanism but still secure at time of test

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body has two small holes under headlamp mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member heavily corroded and holed from corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe not there but passed emmisions (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,387 miles

both rear upper shocker bushes worn slightly

play in steering box

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,217 miles

front x member holed

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front x member holed

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 67,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,812 miles

ALL REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST LEAKING FRONT & REAR OF SILENCER

HAND BRAKE CLOSE TO MAXIMUM TRAVEL

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE SLIGHTLY

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST LEAKING FRONT & REAR OF SILENCER

HAND BRAKE CLOSE TO MAXIMUM TRAVEL

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,750 miles

o/s/f kingpin has lift

Fail 9 Sep 2011 66,749 miles

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

o/s/f kingpin has lift

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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F777 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F777 SHV, 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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F777 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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