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F640 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 74,270 miles

Body corrosion

Front Vehicle undersealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body corrosion

Front Vehicle undersealed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,900 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 73,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,513 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 72,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 65,406 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 65,406 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 65,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,827 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE METALS RUSTY

FRONT DISC & PADS RUSTY & PITTED

PANEL LIGHTS IN OP

PAS RESIVOIR INSECURE

SPARE TYRE WORN

Fail 26 May 2016 64,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE METALS RUSTY

FRONT DISC & PADS RUSTY & PITTED

PANEL LIGHTS IN OP

PAS RESIVOIR INSECURE

SPARE TYRE WORN

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,347 miles

EXHAUST NOT EXITING SIDE OR REAR

METAL SECTION FRONT FLEXYS RUSTY

PAS RESEVOIR INSECURE

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

REAR SHACKLE BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST NOT EXITING SIDE OR REAR

METAL SECTION FRONT FLEXYS RUSTY

PAS RESEVOIR INSECURE

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

REAR SHACKLE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 570,506 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,047 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 52,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 52,414 miles

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

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

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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F640 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F640 RUL, 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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F640 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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