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F453 HNU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 HNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,379 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,361 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,361 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 58,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 May 2012 56,431 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear box repair on exhaust

steering is a little tight.

Fail 8 May 2012 56,431 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

repair on rear box is (different) but does not blow.

Fail 1 May 2012 56,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

repair on rear box is (different) but does not blow.

Pass 26 May 2011 48,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 48,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion to front & rear chassis.

Fail 11 May 2011 48,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 40,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2010 44,929 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,929 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,588 miles

nearside rear service brake and parking brake performance lower than normal.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear service brake and parking brake performance lower than normal.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,899 miles

slight wear on the steering universal joint

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,346 miles

nearside inner lower bodywork corroded.

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,346 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

nearside inner lower bodywork corroded.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,351 miles

offside inner, lower bodywork corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner,lower bodywork corroded.

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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F453 HNU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 F453 HNU, 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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F453 HNU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 1988.

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