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F901 JVO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 JVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,435 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on maximum movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 71,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on maximum movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,610 miles

both front door steps corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,488 miles

slight corrosion on both front door steps

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,095 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,822 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount slightly corroded

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount slightly corroded

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,746 miles

Front No Plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,247 miles

Exhaust is fouling waste water tank

Fail 8 Mar 2007 47,214 miles

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

Exhaust system fouling water tank

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,736 miles

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

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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F901 JVO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F901 JVO, 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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What year was F901 JVO registered?

F901 JVO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F901 JVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F901 JVO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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