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F260 BWO

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 BWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 83,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,122 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to o/s chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,443 miles

corrosion to front wheel arches

o/s chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,983 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 73,983 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,851 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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F260 BWO is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F260 BWO, 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 F260 BWO registered?

F260 BWO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1989.

Is F260 BWO safe to buy?

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