MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
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)
Rear step needs reflectors
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner rear quarter (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill rear quarter (2.4.A.3)
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)
Rear step needs reflectors
slight smearing front wiper blades
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust rubber mount perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded and slight blow
general under body repairs and corrosion
oil leak
repairs to chassis sills
steering rack slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front spring mounts been welded in passed and coated in paint
both rear wheel arches been painted
chassis, road srpings, fuel and brake pipes coated in paint
rear exhaust box braket been tyied up
underneath of vehicle coated in red paint
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F83 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 F83 XEL, 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 F83 XEL registered?
F83 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1989.
Is F83 XEL safe to buy?
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