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F476 YFK

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

570 mi
Last recorded570 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF476 YFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 570 miles

Lower under body welded to excess and covered in underseil

Fail 26 Jun 2018 567 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cannot test emmissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded to excessd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability air bags flat and on bump stops (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 331 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,767 miles

x2 front coil springs corroded-front panel/crossmember area corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper insecure and sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed, near front suspension arm bush mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner backing sill inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed multiple places, visible from under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to front crossmember holed, visible from under bonnet area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis leg mounting area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower rear inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near upper shocker mounting area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed, near front suspension arm bush mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner wheel arch holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner sill/chassis leg inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed, visible from under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to front crossmember holed, visible from under bonnet area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis leg mounting area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower rear inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch holed and inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear upper inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near bumpstop holed and weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near upper shocker mounting area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/inner wheel arch area holed, visible from under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete chassis leg holed near leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete rear panel holed, distorted and inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel holed and distorted, complete (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating x2 juddering (3.7.B.3)

x2 front coil springs corroded-front panel/crossmember area corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,263 miles

front valance corroded.

rear exhaust box rubber perished.

steel road wheel rims corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 92,244 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper 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)

exhaust rubbers perished.

front valance corroded.

steel road wheel rims corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,225 miles

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

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

road wheels corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 90,225 miles

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

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

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

road wheels corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,472 miles

play in steering rack.

rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking with age.195/r14c

Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in steering rack.

rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking with age.195/r14c

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to check front brake pads can not see them.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 85,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to check front brake pads can not see them.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,509 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR CATCH STICKING IN INTERMITENTLY SLIGHT SCRATCHING ON WINDSCREEN VEHICLE HAS LOT WELDING

Fail 9 Nov 2006 83,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 81,918 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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F476 YFK is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F476 YFK, 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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F476 YFK is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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