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F963 MTM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 MTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,535 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone FRONT bushes beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

chassis sills and outriggers been patch welded various places

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,443 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs badly corroded (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint worn and gaiter split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded also brake imbalance (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only doesnt lock and hold on full travel (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle cables fouling on inner edge of both rear wheels (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone FRONT bushes beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

chassis sills and outriggers been patch welded various places

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,253 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 45,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 44,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has had a lot of repairs done ,but has been undersealed,have given benifit of dought,

Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,569 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has had a lot of repairs done ,but has been undersealed,have given benifit of dought,

Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine smoke †rear springs weak †chassise heavly welded †rear body corroded †steering striff †discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,496 miles

underside heavly plated and very rusty several section corroded but not in prescribed area †brake pipes rusty †engine smoking †rack gator cracxking †some play in bottom balljoints †

Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,496 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F963 MTM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F963 MTM, 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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F963 MTM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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