1989 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · F656 RUL
1989 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/02/1989. Recorded mileage 84,315 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1993cc
F656 RUL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 84,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F656 RUL Mileage History
- 09/06/200649,472 mi
- 05/06/200749,504 mi+32 mi
- 05/06/200849,584 mi+80 mi
- 05/06/200849,584 mi
- 12/06/200949,606 mi+22 mi
- 12/06/200949,606 mi
- 19/04/201049,781 mi+175 mi
- 24/05/201149,809 mi+28 mi
- 22/06/201249,826 mi+17 mi
- 10/08/201249,828 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/201349,828 mi
- 11/10/201349,828 mi
- 15/04/201557,055 mi+7,227 mi
- 06/07/201661,983 mi+4,928 mi
- 18/07/201662,015 mi+32 mi
- 03/08/201662,016 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/201768,195 mi+6,179 mi
- 04/08/201768,195 mi
- 02/08/201871,414 mi+3,219 mi
- 21/08/201871,819 mi+405 mi
- 15/08/201974,655 mi+2,836 mi
- 16/08/201974,655 mi
- 18/08/202077,315 mi+2,660 mi
- 29/11/202383,102 mi+5,787 mi
- 08/01/202483,122 mi+20 mi
- 16/12/202483,140 mi+18 mi
- 02/01/202583,167 mi+27 mi
- 14/01/202684,315 mi+1,148 mi
Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
F656 RUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (F656 RUL) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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