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F884 LGW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 LGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,086 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arches sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body ruust

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front cross member rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

body rusty

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

rear wheel arches rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,088 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

rear wheel arches rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,223 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

rear arches rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

rusty undser sills

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear arches rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,386 miles

rear arches rusty washers weak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on body but not sharp edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

front number plate distorted / corrossion on body not sharp edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 57,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,022 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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F884 LGW 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 76.5%.

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 F884 LGW, 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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F884 LGW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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