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F857 SHY

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

33,965 mi
Last recorded33,965 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 SHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,965 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

body corroding in places

front cross member and chassis corroding in places

hand brake stiff in opperation

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front wings and wheel arches rusty

parking brake cable stiff

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis and cab very rusty

front and rear number plates in poor condition

off side and near side rear mud guards in poor condition

off side and near side rear shackle bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,630 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis and cab very rusty

number plates in poor condition

off side and near side rear mud guards in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,495 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all chassis rails and cab very rusty

hand brake stiff in oporation

Fail 7 Aug 2007 31,487 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all chassis rails very rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,454 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 27,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F857 SHY is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F857 SHY, 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 F857 SHY registered?

F857 SHY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F857 SHY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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