Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc
VAN 989MOT history
VAN 989 is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 226,447 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VAN 989
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VAN 989 was last recorded at 226,447 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,288 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,159 miles
- Average per year
- 8,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,447 miles
- 2025 – 221,288 miles
- 2024 – 215,702 miles
- 2023 – 209,916 miles
- 2022 – 207,289 miles
- 2021 – 205,473 miles
- 2020 – 199,568 miles
- 2019 – 194,553 miles
- 2018 – 189,232 miles
- 2017 – 187,299 miles
- 2016 – 166,813 miles
- 2015 – 147,824 miles
- 2014 – 136,390 miles
- 2013 – 130,285 miles
- 2012 – 121,697 miles
- 2011 – 118,009 miles
- 2010 – 109,563 miles
- 2008 – 79,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,447 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer side sill rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Spare wheel missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,447 miles (+5,159)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 226,447 miles
- Test number
- 728410339269
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer side sill rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass221,288 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 221,288 miles
- Test number
- 117724596150
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
Fail221,241 miles (+5,539)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,241 miles
- Test number
- 240933355556
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired side sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired side sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exceeds emissions limit (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
Pass215,702 miles (+5,786)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 215,702 miles
- Test number
- 852561900651
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass209,916 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 209,916 miles
- Test number
- 410864363186
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail209,900 miles (+2,611)1 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,900 miles
- Test number
- 340020910517
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Top gaiter spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass207,289 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 207,289 miles
- Test number
- 129214909669
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass205,473 miles (+5,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 205,473 miles
- Test number
- 722962091510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass199,568 miles (+5,015)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 199,568 miles
- Test number
- 300015516573
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,553 miles (+5,321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 194,553 miles
- Test number
- 655418915420
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass189,232 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 189,232 miles
- Test number
- 915003286358
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front stabilizer link rods slightly worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass187,299 miles (+20,486)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 187,299 miles
- Test number
- 369468761240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,813 miles (+18,989)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 166,813 miles
- Test number
- 338547961464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,824 miles (+11,434)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 147,824 miles
- Test number
- 709847815078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteReg light slightly dim
- NoteSteering rack has signs of leakage
Pass136,390 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 136,390 miles
- Test number
- 629682004083
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail136,390 miles (+6,105)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,390 miles
- Test number
- 285422304004
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,285 miles (+8,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 130,285 miles
- Test number
- 787071223050
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass121,697 miles (+3,688)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 121,697 miles
- Test number
- 775626212082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 118,009 miles
- Test number
- 735526071196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail118,009 miles (+8,446)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,009 miles
- Test number
- 746805371140
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,563 miles (+30,430)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 109,563 miles
- Test number
- 963896040128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,133 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 79,133 miles
- Test number
- 101446418126
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front inner c/v boot split (leaking badly)
Fail79,133 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,133 miles
- Test number
- 210036318499
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front inner c/v boot split (leaking badly)
Questions about VAN 989
- What vehicle is registration VAN 989 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VAN 989 on a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Apr 2005. 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 VAN 989 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAN 989 is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VAN 989?
- The MOT on VAN 989 is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VAN 989 done?
- VAN 989 was recorded at 226,447 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,274 miles a year.
- Has VAN 989 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VAN 989 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on VAN 989 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 VAN 989 find?
- VAN 989 passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, and 7 more.
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