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F240 BVG

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

6,961 mi
Last recorded6,961 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 BVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 6,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 6,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play on inner tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 6,523 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush persihed and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn pershied and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play on inner tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 6,113 miles

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

front cross member and adjoining panels corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 6,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 6,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front end of vehicle. cross member and lower front panel both sides

Pass 10 Jul 2019 5,167 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 5,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Both front seats modified and poorly welded to frames

Fail 12 Sep 2018 5,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened Main leaf deformed in shape. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Fixing bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Propshaft support bearing mount deteriorated.

Nearside Inner track rod ball joint slight play.

Offside Rear Leaf spring weak.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,341 miles

windscreen cracked n/s front but outside of drivers view

Fail 11 May 2015 36,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked n/s front but outside of drivers view

Pass 6 May 2014 36,341 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 36,341 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 36,341 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 36,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 26,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,341 miles

genral corrsion though out vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

genral corrsion though out vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,341 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside mirror cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,341 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,321 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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F240 BVG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 F240 BVG, 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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F240 BVG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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