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F944 KAP

1989 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,000 mi
Last recorded8,000 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 KAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 8,000 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several previous repairs to full chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

full under side under sealed and painted including all brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2023 7,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 3,566 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush/mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

cab welded and undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2021 1,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly low but locking (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,403 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,223 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

windscreen damaged but driveers view ok

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met at17%

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

prop c/bearing deterioated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,920 miles

as tested on the 31/07/2006

Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,920 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

drivers seat loose in runners

ns seat belt slightly damaged

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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F944 KAP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F944 KAP, 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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F944 KAP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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