MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
advise copious amounts of underbody welding repairs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
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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F981 MTM is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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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What year was F981 MTM registered?
F981 MTM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F981 MTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F981 MTM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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