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F938 JUD

1989 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 JUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front stub pins

both front wheel arches

both front wheel bearings

fromt box section at bumper holed & corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,385 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,506 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all welding

both front stub pins play

both o/s/r tyre sidewalls

front valance holed & corroded

front wheel bearings

o/s/r foot & handbrake performance

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all welding

both front stub pins play

both o/s/r tyre sidewalls

front valance holed & corroded

front wheel bearings

o/s/r foot & handbrake performance

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exstensive welding has been carried out on vehicle

n/s/f panel corroded

o/s/f panel corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exstensive welding has been carried out on vehicle

n/s/f panel corroded

o/s/f panel corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

advise ns and os front steps holed and corroded

advise rear inner tyres cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,365 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,784 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 72,784 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,575 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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F938 JUD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F938 JUD, 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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F938 JUD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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