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F531 DDA

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 DDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 56,666 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 56,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 54,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,890 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,492 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,123 miles

advise slight play o/s/steering rack advise o/s/f door corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,117 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

advise slight play o/s/steering rack advise o/s/f door corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,008 miles

advise o/s/f door corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,964 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,003 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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F531 DDA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F531 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F531 DDA registered?

F531 DDA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F531 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F531 DDA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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