MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
large amount of oil over engine
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E889 TYB is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 E889 TYB, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E889 TYB registered?
E889 TYB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 1987.
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