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Blue · Petrol · 1977 · 3,000 cc

HEO 989MOT history

HEO 989 is a blue petrol Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1977. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 17,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
17,347 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
3 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEO 989
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1977
First used
31 Dec 1977
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEO 989 was last recorded at 17,347 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 10,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2009.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2009: 6,951 miles, lower than 97,679 miles on 21 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,978 miles · 28 May 2009
Between the last two tests
10,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,347 miles
  • 2009 – 6,978 miles
  • 2008 – 97,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,347 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

6 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,347 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    17,347 miles
    Test number
    813456146343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,978 miles (+27)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,978 miles
    Test number
    600438949124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Fail6,951 miles (-90,728)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,951 miles
    Test number
    122944219136
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Pass97,679 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    641532258040
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside front
    • NoteSlight freeplay at steering

  5. Fail97,677 miles (+45)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    532712158055
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside front
    • NoteSlight freeplay at steering

  6. Fail97,632 miles8 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    580576518049
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryLower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant expansion tank slightly insecure
    • NoteEngine mount front n/s lock nut not fully on threads
    • NoteFront cab floor & inner wheel arches excessive repairs
    • NoteO/s/r inner arch/chassis box section corroded
    • NoteSpeedo cable touching exhaust

Questions about HEO 989

What vehicle is registration HEO 989 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEO 989 on a blue petrol Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1977. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does HEO 989 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEO 989 is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEO 989?
The MOT on HEO 989 is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEO 989 done?
HEO 989 was recorded at 17,347 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
Has HEO 989 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEO 989 has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on HEO 989 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on HEO 989 find?
HEO 989 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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