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VFX 626

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 626
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,649 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,094 miles

susspect tracking out

Fail 8 Dec 2010 78,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

susspect tracking out

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,065 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front flexy ferrils corroded

brakes may require servising

front grille becoming insecure

unabel too completely asess welding due to exessive rustproofing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,065 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front flexy ferrils corroded

brakes may require servising

front grille becoming insecure

unabel too completely asess welding due to exessive rustproofing

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake flexys and ferrils corroded

brakes may require servising

front brake discs corroded

front grille becoming insucure

unabel to completely asess welding due to exessive rustproofing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,025 miles

brakes may require servising

near side front shocker has a light misting of oil

off side front king pin has slight lift

unabel to completely asess welding due to exessive rustproofing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 78,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake flexy ferrils corroded

front inner off side rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

VEHICLE HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Fail 6 Jul 2007 79,750 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,936 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 77,916 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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VFX 626 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 VFX 626, 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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VFX 626 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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