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F895 VLJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,704 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 72,546 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 3 May 2024 71,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 69,971 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 69,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,338 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

prop shaft centre mount rubber wearing

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative unable to turn off lamp (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

prop shaft centre mount rubber wearing

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member where tow bar and both steady legs are (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

exhaust rear box rubber mount perishing

o/s/f wheel bearing making a very slight noise

Fail 25 Jul 2017 65,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven o/s slower too n/s (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member where tow bar and both steady legs are (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

exhaust rear box rubber mount perishing

o/s/f wheel bearing making a very slight noise

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear additional reflector damaged

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear additional reflector damaged

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,701 miles

Offside and nearside front subframe mounts slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,066 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 58,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 57,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,247 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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F895 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F895 VLJ, 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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F895 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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