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F879 MTS

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 MTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 109,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength lower door step sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting point on chassis holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner chassis leg holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting to chassis leg holed corroded and filled with cavity foam (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise under body brake pipes are coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advise under body has been sealed with mastic and coated in underseal proper inspection can not be done

Fail 13 Aug 2021 108,768 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,922 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust modified at rear

underside heavily blacked including brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2020 107,922 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust modified at rear

underside heavily blacked including brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2020 107,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central area of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure including its base. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside body/chassis

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,043 miles

slight corrossion osf front panel not within a 30cm radius of suspension or sructural aera.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,218 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 May 2016 105,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,461 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 105,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,093 miles

N/S indicator not working on tow socket

N/S tail light not working on tow socket

No tow ball fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 105,093 miles

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

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

N/S indicator not working on tow socket

N/S tail light not working on tow socket

No tow ball fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,671 miles

oil temp not measured as dipstick tube bent and creased

Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil temp not measured as dipstick tube bent and creased

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,646 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 100,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,741 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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F879 MTS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F879 MTS, 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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F879 MTS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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