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F862 MNJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

90,630 mi
Last recorded90,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF862 MNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 90,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

center propshaft bearing rubber mount collapsing

Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,943 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both prop shaft bushes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2025 89,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount has a corroded hole where its welded onto the chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both prop shaft bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 86,398 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 86,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,483 miles

O/SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,080 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2013 74,054 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,732 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

air filter box insecure

n/s/f seat base cracked and insecure

front caliper pistons excessively corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 69,799 miles

Battery insecure

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

general underbody condition

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 May 2009 69,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

general underbody condition

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2009 69,671 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,048 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,048 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded/holed

Pass 19 Aug 2005 55,019 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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F862 MNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel 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 F862 MNJ, 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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F862 MNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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