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F553 HGW

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

31,267 mi
Last recorded31,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 HGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,267 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 31,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,130 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis has been wax oiled

Fail 7 Jul 2020 31,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near spring shackle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis has been wax oiled

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,124 miles

both front inner aches covered in underseal

rear chassis rails covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,541 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine mounting repair heavily coverd in sealer so i cannot see repair (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 25,037 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 25,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,631 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear suspesion slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 21,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,098 miles

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

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

offside front outer lower Sill corroded, not effecting the strength of body mounting. outside of 30cmm radius.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside & offside front Bumper support corroded.

nearside front Door step corroded.

offside front underside chassis corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,482 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 18,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,146 miles

nearside battery insecure

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

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

offside front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,198 miles

Battery under bonnet is insecure.

Both frnt wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 15,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery under bonnet is insecure.

Both frnt wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 10,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 8,907 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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F553 HGW is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F553 HGW, 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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F553 HGW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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