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M689 TBV

1994 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,859 mi
Last recorded195,859 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 TBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 195,859 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2025 194,965 miles

Underside has surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2024 193,575 miles

Underside has surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2023 192,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 190,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 188,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 185,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 184,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 183,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 183,265 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 181,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 180,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s sills corroded not considered excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2013 177,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 177,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prop shaft bearing worn

front s/abs weak

oil leak

play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,233 miles

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 165,120 miles

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

complete underside of vehicle corroding

off side inner arch shock absorber upper attachment corroded heavily but no holed

suspect power steering leak but cant tell due to engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Jan 2012 165,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

complete underside of vehicle corroding

off side inner arch shock absorber upper attachment corroded heavily but no holed

power steering fluid low

power steering reservoir insecure

suspect power steering leak but cant tell due to engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2011 157,944 miles

heavy corrosion forming in front arches arount strut tops

prop shaft center bearing has excessive play

Fail 12 Jan 2011 157,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy corrosion forming in front arches arount strut tops

prop shaft center bearing has excessive play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 145,066 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf step slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 131,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 129,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 119,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005
Fail 2 Nov 2005 119,451 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

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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M689 TBV is a 1994 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 M689 TBV, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M689 TBV is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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