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F813 RTC

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF813 RTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 62,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch areas on n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch areas on n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 56,657 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 59,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,611 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,374 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,561 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,560 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced both (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,534 miles

corrosion to off side front chassis area

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,484 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2008 47,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

heavy corrosion to all four wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2007 43,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general upper body corrosion

slight lift in near side front lower steering swivel

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,899 miles

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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F813 RTC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F813 RTC, 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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What year was F813 RTC registered?

F813 RTC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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