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F913 STF

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,267 mi
Last recorded97,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 STF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,267 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

near side and off side rear tyre walls starting to split

near side front damage near leaf spring

near side rear corrision

near sidefront seat corrision

off side rear corrision can not see welding clearly

offside front seat corrision

park brake efficiency slight down near side

vehicle in very corrode condition

steering wheel system has free play detected at steering wheel very close to max limit investigation recomended

Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

near side and off side rear tyre walls starting to split

near side front damage near leaf spring

near side rear corrision

near sidefront seat corrision

off side rear corrision can not see welding clearly

offside front seat corrision

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,933 miles

Corrosion starting around front spring hangers

Corrosion starting around rear spring hangers

Nearside inner wheel arch corrode but not prescribed area

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner tyre is flat and tread is low

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,933 miles

Corrosion starting around front spring hangers

Corrosion starting around rear spring hangers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner wheel arch corrode but not prescribed area

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner tyre is flat and tread is low

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion starting around front spring hangers

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside inner wheel arch corrode but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside inner rear tyre is flat and tread is low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,033 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear inner wing badly corroded - appears to have been repaired from inside but inside paneled

parking brake effort just on 16% limit

rear panel badly corroded & holed but not considered dangerous

wheel arches taped

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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F913 STF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White 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 F913 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F913 STF registered?

F913 STF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F913 STF safe to buy?

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