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F893 PGS

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 PGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,824 miles

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

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

rear cross box section corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 51,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 67,534 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,538 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,154 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,807 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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F893 PGS is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F893 PGS, 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 F893 PGS registered?

F893 PGS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F893 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F893 PGS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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