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F955 AVG

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

22,249 mi
Last recorded22,249 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 AVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,249 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

body bearers corroded

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 4 Apr 2016 22,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

body bearers corroded

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,181 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r inner tyre under inflated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 16,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r inner tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,917 miles

chassis and vehicle buck in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2013 12,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

chassis and vehicle buck in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2013 12,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s front footwell corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

vehicle buck and body bearers corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 9,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

vehicle buck and body bearers corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,923 miles

buck floor and supports badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 2,889 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

buck floor and supports badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,569 miles

buck floor supports missing-early failure likely.

nearside and offside kingpins worn

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 95,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

buck floor supports missing-early failure likely.

nearside and offside kingpins worn

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,366 miles

both king pins on maximum lift

vehicle buck in very corroded condition

Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,332 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both king pins on maximum lift

vehicle buck in very corroded condition

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,554 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,351 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

king pins on maximum wear limit

Pass 14 Nov 2005 76,393 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 76,347 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F955 AVG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 F955 AVG, 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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F955 AVG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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