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YVT 237

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 237
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 69,919 miles

Both front springwirn also both lower ball joints worn

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight sideward movement at the handbrake lever

the nearside front inner arch is holed and corroded, not within a prescribed area

the offside and nearside handbrake cables outer casings have been wrapped with tape, there function is not impaired

the rear body mounting points are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight sideward movement at the handbrake lever

the nearside front inner arch is holed and corroded, not within a prescribed area

the offside and nearside handbrake cables outer casings have been wrapped with tape, there function is not impaired

the rear body mounting points are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,069 miles

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

rear body mounting brackets have slight corrosion

slight sidward moving at the handbrake lever

the drivers door has tape covering corrosion

the offside and nearside handbrake cables outer casing are split, not affecting there operation

the offside and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished, cracks not deep enough to meet fail criteria

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,007 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear body mounting brackets have slight corrosion

slight sidward moving at the handbrake lever

the drivers door has tape covering corrosion

the offside and nearside handbrake cables outer casing are split, not affecting there operation

the offside and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished, cracks not deep enough to meet fail criteria

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,806 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,722 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,511 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,511 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet inner lip corroded

rear cross member corroded/ general cporrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,145 miles

alternator light on

bonnet corroded and in poor condition

both front brakepipe metal ends corroded

both rear leafsprings corroded

corrosion around front coilsprings, subframe, bottom arms and steering rack area.

exhaust rear and tailpiece corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded

movement in both n/s and o/s engine mounts

underside badly corroded

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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YVT 237 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVT 237, 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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YVT 237 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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