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F958 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,425 mi
Last recorded52,425 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,425 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,149 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,693 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering forward spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

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

Centre Front diesel leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,170 miles

centre exhaust hahger held on with wire

front chassis both side has been welded and under silled

Fail 24 Sep 2011 37,147 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust hahger held on with wire

front chassis both side has been welded and under silled

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,917 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,917 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,102 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,489 miles

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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F958 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Purple with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F958 RUL, 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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F958 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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