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F93 LCA

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,976 mi
Last recorded26,976 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 LCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 26,976 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,971 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake calipers rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2022 26,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake calipers rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2021 26,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,854 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,828 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump very rusty

lower steering column universal joint slight wear joint stiff

Fail 16 Jul 2019 26,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump very rusty

lower steering column universal joint slight wear joint stiff

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,728 miles

engine sump rusty

front coil springs,front subframe and suspension arms rusty

front panel supports rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,563 miles

both front coil springs rusty

engine sump corroded

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,394 miles

bonnet structure corroded underneath

both rear door bottoms corroded

front panel supports corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,111 miles

bottoms of both rear doors corroded

front subframe,suspension arms & coil springs surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,908 miles

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottoms of both rear doors corroded

engine sump corroded

front subframe suspension arms coil springs rusty

headlamp/front panel supports corroded

spare wheel & carrier corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,591 miles

engine sump rusty

front panel corroded

front springs/subframe rusty

rear doors corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,330 miles

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

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

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottoms of both rear doors corroded

engine sump rusty

front brake discs rusty

front panel supports corroded both sides

roof rack protrudes slightly

spare wheel and carrier rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,330 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

roof rack protrudes slightly

spare wheel and carrier rusty

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

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

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottoms of both rear doors corroded

engine sump rusty

front brake discs rusty

front panel supports corroded both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,201 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlamp bracket supports corroded

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,039 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside suspension/springs rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,367 miles

rear tyres cracked / perished

suspension/springs/wishbones / surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,249 miles

rear tyres old perished

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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F93 LCA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F93 LCA, 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 F93 LCA registered?

F93 LCA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F93 LCA safe to buy?

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