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F904 OBY

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,185 mi
Last recorded63,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF904 OBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,185 miles

battery loose

brake fluid condition

king pins require greasing and slight up lift

n/s/r tyre wall condition

prop uj worn

some body secuirity bolts not used

Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery loose

brake fluid condition

king pins require greasing and slight up lift

n/s/r tyre wall condition

prop uj worn

some body secuirity bolts not used

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,534 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear spring mounts

slight lift in front king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,243 miles

fuel cap temp type

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on nearside rear suspension mount

slight lift in kingpins

Fail 13 Sep 2006 53,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap temp type

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on nearside rear suspension mount

slight lift in front kingpins

slight play in kingpins

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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F904 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F904 OBY, 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 F904 OBY registered?

F904 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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