1989 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · G354 BRU
1989 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 53,563 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G354 BRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2026
- 53,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G354 BRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (G354 BRU) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G354 BRU Mileage History
- 07/03/202432,503 mi
- 07/03/202432,503 mi
- 06/03/202545,921 mi+13,418 mi
- 12/03/202653,358 mi+7,437 mi
- 01/05/202653,563 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 9,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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