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F818 TRF

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 TRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,276 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front DOOR STEP /INNER SILL CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SHOCK UPPER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 74,714 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front INNER DOOR STEP/SILL CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 74,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES NSR 76KG OSR 43KG (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front INNER DOOR STEP/SILL CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,084 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 40,544 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r chassisrail over axle has corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,404 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,542 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 25,542 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F818 TRF is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F818 TRF, 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 F818 TRF registered?

F818 TRF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1989.

Is F818 TRF safe to buy?

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