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F543 DYC

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

63,253 mi
Last recorded63,253 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 DYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to open rear door , side door ok

Fail 12 Dec 2025 63,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer rear brake valve only just working vehicle loaded.

Rear unable to open rear door , side door ok

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak from engine

slightly damp on rocker cover

Fail 4 Oct 2024 63,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak from engine

slightly damp on rocker cover

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,042 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corded ok at time of test

Offside Front brake pipe corded ok at time of test

Offside Front seat cushion breaking up

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,995 miles

Engine oil leak but not dripping

N/s/f brake pipe has surface corrosion

O/s/f brake pipe has surface corrosion

Slight corrosion to o/s/f of chassis

slight corrosion to n/s/f of chassis

Fail 8 Jul 2022 62,995 miles

Engine oil leak but not dripping

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

N/s/f brake pipe has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/s/f brake pipe has surface corrosion

Slight corrosion to o/s/f of chassis

slight corrosion to n/s/f of chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2021 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak from rear engine

Fail 10 Jul 2021 62,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak from rear engine

Pass 21 May 2019 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 62,587 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 62,335 miles

Offside drivers step coroded

Fail 18 May 2017 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside drivers step coroded

Pass 19 May 2016 62,207 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,205 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,029 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,910 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,673 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,361 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,145 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,975 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 60,973 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,641 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,641 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,001 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,000 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,090 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,089 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 58,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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F543 DYC is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 F543 DYC, 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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F543 DYC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1988.

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The MOT history for F543 DYC shows 35 tests with a 54.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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