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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front suspension arms corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front suspension arms corroded
nearside rear outer sill corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near water tank mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody condition heavily corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
Body not fully secure inner sills n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back.box holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
O/S Rear Shocker Corroding
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S Rear Shocker Corroding
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front cross member in centre below radiator is starting to corrode
nearside front inner wheel arch behind wheel is corroding but not in a testable area
nearside front subframe mounting is starting to corrode not excessive
nearside rear inner sill is corroding but not excessive
offside front cross member corroded not in testable area
offside front inner sill and centre is starting to corrode
offside front subframe mounting is starting to corrode but not excessive
offside rear shocker outer casing is corroding
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front inner wheel arch behind wheel is corroding but not in a testable area
nearside front subframe mounting is starting to corrode not excessive
nearside rear inner sill is corroding but not excessive
offside front cross member corroded not in testable area
offside front inner sill and centre is starting to corrode
offside front subframe mounting is starting to corrode but not excessive
offside rear shocker outer casing is corroding
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all body work wheel arches ect (rear) advisory
all body work wheel arches ect (rear) advisory
all wheel archers just taty advisory
body work advisory and front chasi
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
signs of corrosion around front & rear spring hangers
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F868 MGW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 F868 MGW, 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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F868 MGW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.
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