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F860 YPR

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,181 mi
Last recorded54,181 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 YPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 51,151 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 51,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 48,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 48,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 46,051 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 46,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,002 miles

Rusting around o/s front subframe support

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,474 miles

unable to check front brake pads without removing wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,461 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 43,049 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,378 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,371 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,554 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,323 miles

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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F860 YPR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F860 YPR, 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 F860 YPR registered?

F860 YPR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F860 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F860 YPR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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