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F826 ACX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 ACX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,501 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bar has corrosion on it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered with schult (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch is holed but out with the 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in inner wheel arch out with the 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded but not leaking

Rear rear diff noisy when jacked up on ramp

Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,501 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bar has corrosion on it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered with schult (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch is holed but out with the 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in inner wheel arch out with the 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded but not leaking

Rear rear diff noisy when jacked up on ramp

Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure PRS (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion All four wheel arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both battery trays (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 92,794 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion All four wheel arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both battery trays (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,286 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe heavily coated in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

nearside front outer sill corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of any structural point

nearside outer sill corroded at centre to rear but outwith 30cm of any structural point/not regarded as a structural point

offside inner sill corroded/holed at centre but not regarded as a structural point

rear exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front wipers torn at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 81,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 81,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,172 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 79,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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F826 ACX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F826 ACX, 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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F826 ACX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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