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VMO 543

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMO 543
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,158 miles

leisure battery corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,424 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,982 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 73,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2011 72,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2010 70,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,372 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 65,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,469 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,469 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VMO 543 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VMO 543, 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 VMO 543 registered?

VMO 543 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is VMO 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMO 543 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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