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F950 WAJ

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,574 mi
Last recorded62,574 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Loose and unclipped wiring near to turbo and adjacent to auxiliary battery (offside) (4.11 (a) (i))

Lift in king pins both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 62,468 miles

Both near side tyres are perished

Steering free play is at the limit

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,466 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cab floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring , rear mounting cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring rear mounting chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both near side tyres are perished

Engine is burning oil

Parking brake is only 9 %

Rear brakes are fluctuating

Steering free play is at the limit

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,846 miles

centre propshaft bearing worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,414 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,414 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,351 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 487,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 56,351 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,341 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,245 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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F950 WAJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F950 WAJ, 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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F950 WAJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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