1989 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · F971 KOD
1989 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/01/1989. Recorded mileage 58,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2496cc
F971 KOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 58,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F971 KOD Mileage History
- 06/01/202257,704 mi
- 09/03/202358,291 mi+587 mi
- 16/03/202358,295 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/202458,392 mi+97 mi
- 07/10/202458,394 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F971 KOD 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 (F971 KOD) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear of spring upper shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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