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F953 EWB

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,680 mi
Last recorded20,680 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 EWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 20,680 miles

All underside corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively All wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 20,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 20,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Floor behind nearside rear wheel corroded but not excessive

Nearside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 20,236 miles

All chassis corroded but not excessive

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 20,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 20,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,609 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 19,609 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,011 miles

o/s/f tyre wall perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 17,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wall perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 17,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,663 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 17,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,624 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 15,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 14,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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F953 EWB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F953 EWB, 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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F953 EWB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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