No, F840 SHU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F840 SHU?

The MOT for F840 SHU is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 April 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of F840 SHU?

The recorded mileage for F840 SHU is 82,101 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F840 SHU ULEZ compliant?

No, F840 SHU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · F840 SHU

F840 SHU

1989 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 82,101 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/04/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 82,101 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/04/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 82,101 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1989
Engine: 2496cc

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F840 SHU Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2018
82,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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F840 SHU Mileage History

03/04/200679,508 mi
03/04/200679,508 mi
11/04/200780,046 mi+538 mi
11/04/200780,046 mi
08/04/200881,525 mi+1,479 mi
11/04/200881,528 mi+3 mi
16/06/200982,329 mi+801 mi
06/03/201082,570 mi+241 mi
13/03/201082,600 mi+30 mi
16/04/201882,101 mi-499 mi

Average of roughly 215 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F840 SHU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:41

MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (F840 SHU) between April 2006 and April 2018.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.

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