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D911 DBJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

21,863 mi
Last recorded21,863 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD911 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 21,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 21,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,471 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 18,465 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 18,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,600 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 17,600 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 10,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 10,682 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 9,037 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 8,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,037 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 70,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,813 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 3,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,654 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 2,302 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 2,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 1,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 1,362 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,241 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perrished but not exposing cords

Fail 31 Mar 2009 2,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perrished but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,759 miles

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

o/s battery tray corroded

o/s/f tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2008 98,759 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s battery tray corroded

o/s/f tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,891 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 97,891 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,257 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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D911 DBJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 D911 DBJ, 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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D911 DBJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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