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F549 NGM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,269 mi
Last recorded55,269 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 NGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,269 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 55,269 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 51,751 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,615 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes near steering rack weaping oil slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 45,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 38,421 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,396 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,483 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,483 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,028 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 33,987 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,877 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,199 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 31,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,534 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 27,534 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,136 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 26,136 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 24,799 miles

rear n umber plate fading

Pass 14 May 2007 23,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,665 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2006 22,381 miles

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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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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