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F849 CDA

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,468 mi
Last recorded71,468 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 CDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,102 miles

FUEL CAP BROKEN BUT SEALS

FUEL CAP BROKEN BUT SEALS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front ARCH CORRODED NO SHAPRE EDGES TAPED

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,478 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lights (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage around wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure both u-bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling handbrake cable (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,300 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Step (5.2.6)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear light cluster (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom Arm mounts to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,670 miles

Oil leak

inner and outer steps both sides corrosion near prescribed areas holed some areas by rust

slight play steering and suspension in general

soft straps used to secure batterys

some corrosion forming underside and structure on and near prescribed areas

Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

inner and outer steps both sides corrosion near prescribed areas holed some areas by rust

slight play steering and suspension in general

some corrosion forming underside and structure on and near prescribed areas

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front crossmember and offside doorshut corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2013 39,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,644 miles

offside front doorshut and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2011 39,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

offside front doorshut and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,073 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

corrosion o/s/f step

play in top steering u/j

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,064 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

corrosion o/s/f step

play in top steering u/j

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,054 miles

steering uj is weak

play and knock in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis and spring hangers

Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

play and knock in steering system

steering uj is weak

surface corrosion to chassis and spring hangers

Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,857 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

surface corrosion to undervehicle

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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F849 CDA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F849 CDA, 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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F849 CDA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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