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F87 PCF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

50,746 mi
Last recorded50,746 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 PCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,746 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,019 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting perishing.

Centre Front Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Brake disc slight corrosion.

Offside Front Brake disc slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Small hole in outer sill.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting perishing.

Centre Front Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Brake disc slight corrosion.

Offside Front Brake disc slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Small hole in outer sill.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,016 miles

center mirror missing

front brake dicsc corroded

rear brakes noisey

small hole osr sill

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,263 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf wheel arch starting to corrode

osf tyre perished

osr inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,954 miles

nsf wheel arch starting to corrode

osf tyre perished

osr inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,767 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front road spring corroded and weakened.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,767 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front road spring corroded and weakened.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,081 miles

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

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

osr inner sill starting to corrode

osr out rigger starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,206 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

osr inner sill starting to corrode

osr out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advises to front brake metal pipes are pipes from brake calipers.

small exhaust blow to front manifold area.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 40,562 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

rear diff leaking

slight play in rack

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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F87 PCF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol 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 F87 PCF, 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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F87 PCF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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