1989 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · F116 YEL
1989 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 1989. Recorded mileage 84,033 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F116 YEL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 84,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F116 YEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (F116 YEL) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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: “Offside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F116 YEL Mileage History
- 14/07/200677,718 mi
- 14/07/200677,718 mi
- 16/07/200778,244 mi+526 mi
- 01/08/200778,244 mi
- 22/07/200878,935 mi+691 mi
- 10/07/200979,044 mi+109 mi
- 17/07/200979,052 mi+8 mi
- 16/07/201079,164 mi+112 mi
- 27/07/201079,177 mi+13 mi
- 29/06/201179,331 mi+154 mi
- 30/06/201179,331 mi
- 12/03/201480,885 mi+1,554 mi
- 30/05/201480,910 mi+25 mi
- 05/06/201581,068 mi+158 mi
- 12/06/201581,091 mi+23 mi
- 17/05/201881,205 mi+114 mi
- 20/07/202181,220 mi+15 mi
- 23/07/202181,230 mi+10 mi
- 24/05/202381,630 mi+400 mi
- 26/05/202381,645 mi+15 mi
- 13/05/202482,241 mi+596 mi
- 17/06/202482,241 mi
- 18/06/202482,241 mi
- 17/06/202582,857 mi+616 mi
- 20/06/202582,862 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/202684,020 mi+1,158 mi
- 01/07/202684,033 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 316 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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