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UCZ 9532

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,344 mi
Last recorded55,344 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 9532
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,344 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 62,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH HUB SLIGHT SEEPAGE

UNDER BODY COVERD IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 15 May 2025 62,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH HUB SLIGHT SEEPAGE

UNDER BODY COVERD IN UNDER SEAL

Pass 14 May 2024 52,490 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2024 52,490 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 52,462 miles

heavily underseal underside

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,229 miles

Heavily painted areas of underseal underside

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,805 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,910 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,511 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2015 46,475 miles

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 20 May 2014 46,431 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 46,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,170 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

emmissions close to the limit

Pass 26 May 2012 44,527 miles

n earside obligatory rear view mirror glass cracked

offside & nearside front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2012 44,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

n earside obligatory rear view mirror glass cracked

offside & nearside front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2011 43,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SUSPENSION LOW.

Pass 6 May 2008 32,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,231 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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UCZ 9532 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCZ 9532, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCZ 9532 registered?

UCZ 9532 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is UCZ 9532 safe to buy?

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