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F441 MTW

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

8,049 mi
Last recorded8,049 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF441 MTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 8,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 6,926 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 686 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Dec 2007 677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Sep 2007 409 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Sep 2006 409 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 4 Sep 2006 409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

alternator belt perished

corrosion nearside rear of chassis within 30cm off brake load valve (not excessive)

lower steering coloum couling missing

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside track rod securing device is a nail

Fail 9 Aug 2006 409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator belt perished

corrosion nearside rear of chassis within 30 cm off load valve (not excessive)

ignition barrel faulty

Fail 3 Apr 2006 409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

alternator belt perished

battery insecure

centre propshaft support insecure

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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F441 MTW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F441 MTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F441 MTW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 1988.

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