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F939 OBY

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 OBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,969 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 3mm 185/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on outer sidewall 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low could require attention soon

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low could require attention soon

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,746 miles

fog light switch sticky

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,175 miles

front & rear brakes judder

Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,171 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid on min

front brakes have judder on limit

rear brakes slight judder

Pass 3 May 2012 47,156 miles

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

brake fluid low, pas pipes to rack damp, nsf brake binds slightly,

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

rear brakes slight judder & slightly uneven

Fail 2 May 2012 47,155 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake fluid low, pas pipes to rack damp, nsf brake binds slightly,

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,858 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,858 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wipers poor

rear brake rates on limit

rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 43,846 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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F939 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F939 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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F939 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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