MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,887 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ns wing mirror damaged
osr inner tyre cracked and perished
various parts of underbody corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
ns wing mirror damaged
osr inner tyre cracked and perished
various parts of underbody corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
diff seal leaking
ns wing mirror damaged
osr inner tyre cracked and perished
various parts of underside of vehicle corroded
all rear tyres cracked and perished
front discs corroded
ns wing mirror lens damaged
oil leak
various parts of vehicle corroded outwith prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all rear tyres cracked and perished
front discs corroded
ns wing mirror lens damaged
oil leak
various parts of vehicle corroded outwith prescribed area
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak engine
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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F981 FWG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 F981 FWG, 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 F981 FWG registered?
F981 FWG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1989.
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