
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
R389 AWBMOT history
R389 AWB is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 242,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 242,312 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 AWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 AWB was last recorded at 242,312 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 15,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 226,654 miles · 24 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 15,658 miles
- Average per year
- 4,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 242,312 miles
- 2021 – 226,654 miles
- 2020 – 222,529 miles
- 2019 – 217,500 miles
- 2018 – 212,870 miles
- 2017 – 210,843 miles
- 2015 – 209,259 miles
- 2014 – 209,254 miles
- 2013 – 209,248 miles
- 2012 – 207,944 miles
- 2011 – 204,615 miles
- 2010 – 200,563 miles
- 2009 – 189,786 miles
- 2008 – 185,844 miles
- 2007 – 175,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear sprayed black
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,312 miles (+15,658)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 242,312 miles
- Test number
- 228691385002
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass226,654 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 226,654 miles
- Test number
- 195858540889
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail226,654 miles (+4,125)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,654 miles
- Test number
- 177246259423
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass222,529 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 222,529 miles
- Test number
- 914395672510
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear sprayed black (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail222,526 miles (+5,026)3 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,526 miles
- Test number
- 983592836818
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear sprayed black (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass217,500 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 217,500 miles
- Test number
- 479080198422
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass212,870 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 212,870 miles
- Test number
- 376437763381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,843 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 210,843 miles
- Test number
- 345912613192
- AdvisoryVehicle body undersealed
Pass209,259 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 209,259 miles
- Test number
- 158935582620
- AdvisorySteering arms
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail209,254 miles (+6)1 dangerous20 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,254 miles
- Test number
- 735666004236
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass209,248 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 209,248 miles
- Test number
- 797378823105
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside rear chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area
- NoteNearside understep corroded but not in a prescribed area
Fail209,248 miles (+1,304)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,248 miles
- Test number
- 115557123118
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass207,944 miles (+43)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 207,944 miles
- Test number
- 807396912199
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front battery insecure
Fail207,901 miles (+3,286)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,901 miles
- Test number
- 187438902189
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front battery insecure
Pass204,615 miles (+18)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 204,615 miles
- Test number
- 766420091047
- NoteAll rear leaf spring bushes splitting no movement
- NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes splitting
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and lipped
- NoteFront flexi ferrels corroded
- NoteO/s inner sill corroded not perscribed
- NoteSlight play n/s steering rack end
Fail204,597 miles (+4,034)3 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,597 miles
- Test number
- 955148981008
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll rear leaf spring bushes splitting no movement
- NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes splitting
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and lipped
- NoteFront flexi ferrels corroded
- NoteO/s inner sill corroded not perscribed
- NoteSlight play n/s steering rack end
Pass200,563 miles (+99)12 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 200,563 miles
- Test number
- 334619890001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth propshaft centre bearings vworn
- NoteEngine oil leaks/transmission oil leaks
- NoteEngine sump corroded
- NoteFront number plate sercured by yellow capped screws
- NoteOffside top cab marker lamp out
- NotePower steering pipes corroding
- NoteRear cross member above spare wheel corroded/just out of perscribed area
- NoteRear leaf spring bushes worn front and rear of springs
Fail200,464 miles (+10,678)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired12 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,464 miles
- Test number
- 860619780001
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth propshaft centre bearings vworn
- NoteEngine oil leaks/transmission oil leaks
- NoteEngine sump corroded
- NoteFront number plate sercured by yellow capped screws
- NoteOffside top cab marker lamp out
- NotePower steering pipes corroding
- NoteRear cross member above spare wheel corroded/just out of perscribed area
- NoteRear leaf spring bushes worn front and rear of springs
Pass189,786 miles (+3,942)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 189,786 miles
- Test number
- 110503499060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in front tyre
Pass185,844 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 185,844 miles
- Test number
- 183244998471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,743 miles (+9,766)2 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,743 miles
- Test number
- 481217288074
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass175,977 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 175,977 miles
- Test number
- 622068157089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,940 miles4 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,940 miles
- Test number
- 570895157090
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about R389 AWB
- Does R389 AWB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R389 AWB expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R389 AWB?
- The MOT on R389 AWB expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R389 AWB done?
- R389 AWB was recorded at 242,312 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
- Has R389 AWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 AWB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on R389 AWB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R389 AWB find?
- R389 AWB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 8 advisories: both inner sills corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; chassis/subframes corroded, and 5 more.
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