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F880 XSX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 XSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 53,917 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member either side of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from lower part of windscreen to the side with movement in the corner (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,965 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,205 miles

drivers side step and outer sill corroded and damaged but not within prescibed areas

o/ and n/s lower front crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2011 55,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

drivers side step and outer sill corroded and damaged but not within prescibed areas

o/ and n/s lower front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,525 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,525 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear leaf springs have different number of leafs to them

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,956 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

advise mid exhaust ruber starting to split

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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F880 XSX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F880 XSX, 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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What year was F880 XSX registered?

F880 XSX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F880 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F880 XSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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