MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s battery insercure †rear leaf springs splayed †lift in o/s front king pin †drivers seat damaged and badly worn †slight blue smoke emmited from exhaust
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
has an amount of blue smoke emmision
o/s seat damaged and worn †battery loose †rear leaf springs out of alignment
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F971 WHD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F971 WHD, 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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What year was F971 WHD registered?
F971 WHD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1989.
Is F971 WHD safe to buy?
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