1989 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · F253 CFR
1989 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/06/1989. Recorded mileage 77,222 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2496cc
F253 CFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 77,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F253 CFR Mileage History
- 12/05/202277,214 mi
- 12/05/202277,218 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/202377,222 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/202377,222 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F253 CFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (F253 CFR) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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