MOT Status
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19,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Under body corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
underbody corrosion
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to both front step/inner sill areas
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch areas / floor pan
front crossmember badly corroded
ignition coil is insecure mounting corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to both front step/inner sill areas
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch areas / floor pan
front crossmember badly corroded
ignition coil is insecure mounting corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front crossmember is corroded
some corrosion and damage to the front of nearside outer sill area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to offside front wheel arch area
some corrosion to front crossmember
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
some corrosion offside front inner wheel arch and offside rear inner arch
Offside Front wear in steering rack inner ball joint
Offside Rear damage to wind sceen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wear in steering rack inner ball joint
Offside Rear damage to wind sceen
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
some corrosion to both step areas
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
some corrosion to both rear inner arch/floorpan areas
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
some corrosion and damage to offside front outer sill area
some corrosion nearside rear wheel arch area
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
some corrosion and damage to offside front outer sill area
some corrosion nearside rear wheel arch area
some corrosion to rear chassis rails but not weakened
some play in both streering rack end joints
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
some corrosion nearside front sill area
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
some corrosion nearside door step
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s rear floor corroded
drivers door step corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear mud flaps insecure
o/s rear inner quater panel corroded
slight play in steering rack
Centre Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear mude flapes insecure
corrosion in drivers step
corrosion in rear inner quater panels
corrosiuon in n/s/r floor
slight play in steering rack
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion in o/s/f door sill
corrosion in o/s/f dorr step
slight play o/s of steering rack
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F859 BNY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 F859 BNY, 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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F859 BNY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.
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