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F949 FKE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,134 mi
Last recorded32,134 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 FKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,134 miles

Battery insecure

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

advanced corrosion on chassis at o/s rear

n/s & o/s front outriggers corroded

sill under passenger step corroded

smokr fron exuaust close to fail limit

Fail 25 Aug 2007 23,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced corrosion on chassis at o/s rear

n/s & o/s front outriggers holed & corroded

sill under passenger step holed & corroded

smoke from exhaust close to fail limit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,612 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

advanced corrosion on chassis at n/s & o/s rear

advanced corrosion on n/s & o/s rear spring hangers

emissions close to fail limit

n/s & o/s front bumper & wing support outriggers corroded

panel under step corroded

smoke from exhaust close to fail limit

Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

advanced corrosion on chassis at n/s & o/s rear

advanced corrosion on n/s & o/s rear spring hangers

n/s & o/s front bumper % wing support outriggers corroded

panel under step corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2005 21,630 miles

advanced corrosion on chassis at o/s rear

battery insecure

bumper insecure

n/s outer tyre cut (not showing cords)

slight corrosion on chassis & cross members

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight damage on front number plate

slight play on n/s front wheel bearing

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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F949 FKE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F949 FKE, 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 F949 FKE registered?

F949 FKE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F949 FKE safe to buy?

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