1989 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · F143 GKE
1989 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 82,225 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F143 GKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 82,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F143 GKE 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 (F143 GKE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
F143 GKE Mileage History
- 03/08/202480,323 mi
- 03/08/202480,323 mi
- 19/08/202580,539 mi+216 mi
- 26/08/202580,561 mi+22 mi
- 21/08/202682,225 mi+1,664 mi
Average of roughly 928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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