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SUI 1539

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1539
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,138 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,243 miles

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective insecure (4.2.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing column fouling speedow cable (2.2.D.2a)

coolent leak above oil filter

Fail 7 Nov 2017 75,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount outer on inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount & chassis inner & outer (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing column fouling speedow cable (2.2.D.2a)

coolent leak above oil filter

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,725 miles

slight oil leak

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all under body starting to corrod.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 70,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all under body starting to corrod.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,469 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,464 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,986 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front leaf spring mountings have corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

near side front leaf spring bracket has corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,051 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 57,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,462 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing thin

leaf springs weak and corroded

both front outer wheel arches corroded

oil sump corroded and damaged slightly

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

unable to check brakepipes properly due to some substance

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 53,203 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 52,600 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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SUI 1539 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SUI 1539, 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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SUI 1539 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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