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F445 MLP

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,591 mi
Last recorded46,591 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 MLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,591 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2011 46,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,215 miles

Oil leak

both the o/s and n/s inner sills are corroded and holed but are unlikely to effect the steering or braking of the vehicle

sealing washer on the fuel cap is deterioated but not to excess and still maintains a positive seal.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

both the o/s and n/s inner sills are corroded and holed but are unlikely to effect the steering or braking of the vehicle

sealing washer on the fuel cap is deterioated but not to excess and still maintains a positive seal.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,836 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

One of the washer jets in the offside block is partly blocked but sufficant liquid is provided to clear the drivers view

Rear seat unit has been removed.

Fail 16 May 2008 44,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

All tyres are slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

One of the washer jets in the offside block is partly blocked but sufficant liquid is provided to clear the drivers view

Pass 24 May 2007 44,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underside corroded,osr heavily at spring mounts.

Pass 24 May 2006 43,246 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 43,246 miles

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

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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F445 MLP is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F445 MLP, 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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F445 MLP is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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