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F89 YFS

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,641 mi
Last recorded70,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 YFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 67,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 67,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,193 miles

coolant radiator leaking

emergancy fuel/petrol cap fitted

engine poor/rough running at idle

front number plate cracked

nearside front door mirror glass missing

slight play/wear in offside front hub also steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,161 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F89 YFS is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F89 YFS, 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 F89 YFS registered?

F89 YFS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F89 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F89 YFS shows 6 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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