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F906 JMB

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

30,533 mi
Last recorded30,533 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 JMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,533 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear windscreen washer jet poor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body and chassis corroded and heavily covered in sealant

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe on joint to manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering arm/rack has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body leaning slightly to nearside

both front windscreen washers poor

underbody / chassis heavily covered in sealant

Fail 16 Nov 2015 28,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis front wishbone mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sliding door rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis /x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis subframe mtg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis top shock mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rack end joint has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

welding repairs have been covered not allowing inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,135 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust baffles rattling

fuel tank is damp

slight play in both steering arms or steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,502 miles

Bonnet is corroded / damaged but is still secure in the shut position

The centre prop bearing is worn / has play.

Vehicle has been extensivly weld repaired but cannot be accuratly assesed due to being covered in sealant.

Fail 28 May 2013 13,497 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet is corroded / damaged but is still secure in the shut position

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The centre prop bearing is worn / has play.

Vehicle has been extensivly weld repaired but cannot be accuratly assesed due to being covered in sealant.

Fail 1 May 2013 13,484 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear spring front mtgs prescribed areas have been repaired but cannot be assesed due to being covered in sealant

both rear spring rear hanger prescribed areas have been repaired but cannot be assesed due to being overed in sealant

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,064 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,017 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,052 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 904,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 903,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

tow bar cross member corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 806,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 806,997 miles

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 806,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,174 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 74,137 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

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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F906 JMB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F906 JMB, 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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F906 JMB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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