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55,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to front crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes near steering rack weaping oil slightly (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear brake drums slightly warped
Drivers seat slightly insecure
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front tyres different size to rear
Minor leak of exhaust gases
Offside rear lights slightly dim
Oil weep from engine & gearbox
Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating
Slack in handbrake
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Wiper blades deteriorating
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
erratic RPM / surging idle speed / values / misfiring via No.2 cylinder
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
erratic RPM / surging idle speed / values / misfiring via No.2 cylinder
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear n umber plate fading
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F549 NGM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F549 NGM, 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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F549 NGM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1988.
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