1989 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · G885 UMU
1989 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 31,450 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G885 UMU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2023
- 31,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G885 UMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (G885 UMU) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
G885 UMU Mileage History
- 30/03/202229,896 mi
- 29/03/202331,450 mi+1,554 mi
Average of roughly 1,559 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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