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F86 UPO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,493 mi
Last recorded16,493 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF86 UPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 16,493 miles

dry under body

Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,493 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 16,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both load valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 16,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,493 miles

o/s/f upper running light not working

play in n/s/f steering arm

small cuts in rear tyres

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

bodywork in a poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll-bar bushes worn/play

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 16,493 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

bodywork in a poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll-bar bushes worn/play

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f upper running light not working

play in n/s/f steering arm

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,493 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all bodywork in a poor/rusty condition

all brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust corroded + has slight blow

front anti-rollbar bushes worn/play

front brake discs corroded/poor condition

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f upper running light dim

oil leak

small cuts in rear tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2016 16,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all bodywork in a poor/rusty condition

all brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust corroded + has slight blow

front anti-rollbar bushes worn/play

front brake discs corroded/poor condition

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f upper running light dim

oil leak

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

anti-rollbar bushes worn

battery light on

body work in poor condition

bonnet rusty

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

o/s/f upper running light dim

slight corrosion on brake pipes

small cuts in n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 16,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

body work in a poor condition

bonnet rusting away

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f upper running lamp dim

small cuts in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

bodywork condition poor

bonnet catch stiff

bonnet corroded

both front coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2014 15,851 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

bodywork condition poor

bonnet catch stiff

bonnet corroded

both front coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,592 miles

Bonnet corroded

Bonnet safety catch not functioning

Bubbles in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake imbalance

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,457 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bodywork corroded

bubbles in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

front lower arm rubber bushes split/perrished

n/s and o/s front link rod rubber bushes perrished

n/s/r hub seal damp

rear brakes out of balance

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 8 Mar 2012 5,452 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bodywork corroded

bubbles in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

front lower arm rubber bushes split/perrished

n/s and o/s front link rod rubber bushes perrished

n/s/r hub seal damp

rear brakes out of balance

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,331 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

air bubbles in screen

both front link rod rubbers perrished

brake discs worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes split

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre perrished

rear brakes out of balance

slight bind from rear brakes

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

air bubbles in screen

both front link rod rubbers perrished

brake discs worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes split

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre perrished

rear brakes out of balance

slight bind from rear brakes

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,508 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

offside front roof light inop

offside rear tyre perished and slt bulge

slt play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2010 90,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

offside front roof light inop

offside rear tyre perished and slt bulge

slt play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

small bubbles in screen but not affecting view to front

Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

small bubbles in screen but not affecting view to front

Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering coupling under bonnet has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,804 miles

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

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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F86 UPO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F86 UPO, 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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F86 UPO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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