
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T489 NKJMOT history
T489 NKJ is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 228,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 228,935 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T489 NKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T489 NKJ was last recorded at 228,935 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 228,933 miles · 12 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 228,935 miles
- 2023 – 228,933 miles
- 2022 – 228,809 miles
- 2021 – 224,654 miles
- 2020 – 223,382 miles
- 2018 – 221,903 miles
- 2017 – 214,617 miles
- 2016 – 198,240 miles
- 2015 – 173,495 miles
- 2014 – 140,345 miles
- 2013 – 139,098 miles
- 2012 – 133,836 miles
- 2011 – 132,103 miles
- 2010 – 129,773 miles
- 2009 – 126,725 miles
- 2007 – 123,719 miles
- 2006 – 113,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail228,935 miles (+2)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,935 miles
- Test number
- 171099488805
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass228,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 228,933 miles
- Test number
- 958697646116
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail228,933 miles (+124)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,933 miles
- Test number
- 353329367173
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass228,809 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 228,809 miles
- Test number
- 137568369381
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass224,654 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 224,654 miles
- Test number
- 994315108109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside corrosion to chassis not within suspension area
Fail224,648 miles (+1,266)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,648 miles
- Test number
- 888324308222
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside corrosion to chassis not within suspension area
Pass223,382 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 223,382 miles
- Test number
- 957794999587
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail223,363 miles (+1,460)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,363 miles
- Test number
- 763278950911
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulk head inside bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to Fuel Tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front Pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
Pass221,903 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 221,903 miles
- Test number
- 431246154479
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
Fail221,903 miles (+7,286)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,903 miles
- Test number
- 822066614962
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
Pass214,617 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 214,617 miles
- Test number
- 253082913483
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail214,617 miles (+16,377)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,617 miles
- Test number
- 171567452118
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass198,240 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 198,240 miles
- Test number
- 955028957158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail198,240 miles (+24,745)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,240 miles
- Test number
- 570855494555
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass173,495 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 173,495 miles
- Test number
- 235384735107
- NoteOffside rear hub seal leaking
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteProp centre bearing u/s
- NoteSlight play front anti roll bar bushes
- NoteSlight play front wheel bearings
Fail173,495 miles (+33,150)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,495 miles
- Test number
- 528833335154
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOffside rear hub seal leaking
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteProp centre bearing u/s
- NoteSlight play front anti roll bar bushes
- NoteSlight play front wheel bearings
Pass140,345 miles (+1,247)12 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 140,345 miles
- Test number
- 966220954106
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass139,098 miles (+5,262)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 139,098 miles
- Test number
- 367570523174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,836 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 133,836 miles
- Test number
- 999862832073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,103 miles (+2,330)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 132,103 miles
- Test number
- 385047311059
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass129,773 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 129,773 miles
- Test number
- 672795220077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- NoteNearside front steering rack end slight play
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Fail129,773 miles (+3,048)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,773 miles
- Test number
- 164695820092
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- NoteNearside front steering rack end slight play
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Pass126,725 miles (+3,006)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 126,725 miles
- Test number
- 744610339041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,719 miles (+9,873)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 123,719 miles
- Test number
- 800084467104
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass113,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 113,846 miles
- Test number
- 144621376152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T489 NKJ
- Does T489 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T489 NKJ expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T489 NKJ?
- The MOT on T489 NKJ expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T489 NKJ done?
- T489 NKJ was recorded at 228,935 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
- Has T489 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T489 NKJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T489 NKJ 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 T489 NKJ find?
- T489 NKJ failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sill, and 5 more.
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