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F87 WCP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,819 miles

underside very clean with lots of mechanical components changed

Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,819 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 93,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 93,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on all the front and rear suspension

Surface corrosion over the underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,942 miles

Chassis and under body have several areas of corrosion

Exhaust has corrosion and has been repaired

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2011 92,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Chassis and under body have several areas of corrosion

Exhaust has corrosion and has been repaired

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,111 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamps internal reflectors deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 91,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 90,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator loose on lower mtg bolt

rear body stabilisers siezed

Fail 31 May 2007 87,160 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 87,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

faint dip pattern and condensation in n/s h/lamp

holes and corrosion at o/s and n/s cab steps - inner front sections

n/s battery insecure

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inside edge edge

splits and slight "blows" at centre exhaust silencer

surface corrosion on - o/s rear axle brake pipe and o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections)

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 WCP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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