VIN 1FBAX2C89PKB04888 — 2023 Ford Transit
Recorded with Malden Trans Inc · USDOT 1904031
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FBAX2C89PKB04888 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER VAN |
| License plate | MA LVE2499 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-24 to 2026-05-19 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 1FBAX2C89PKB04888 | MA LVE2499 | MALDEN TRANS INC · USDOT 1904031 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Malden Trans Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1904031
- MC
- 683741
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Malden, MA
- Power units
- 28
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 8.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FBAX2C89PKB04888 is a 2023 Ford Transit operated by Malden Trans Inc (USDOT 1904031). License plate on its inspection records: MA LVE2499. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2023 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FBAX2C89PKB04888. It is a van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.5L V6 Cyclone engine, 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-24 and 2026-05-19. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-19) was in Massachusetts, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Malden Trans Inc (USDOT 1904031) from 2025-07-24 to 2026-05-19 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Series | 350 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3.5L V6 Cyclone The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.5 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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