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F554 MVW

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,186 mi
Last recorded12,186 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 MVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 12,186 miles

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

both front brake hoses greased

both front discs rusty

both front spring hangers corr/weak

both kingpins slight play

front xmember corr/ weak

n/s/r back plate damp

oil leak

slight blow center exhaust

Fail 9 May 2008 12,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake hoses greased

both front discs rusty

both front spring hangers corr/weak

both kingpins slight play

front xmember corr/ weak

n/s/r back plate damp

oil leak

slight blow center exhaust

Pass 3 May 2007 12,084 miles

body work surface rust

front cross member corr/weak

under sills corr weak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 11,977 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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F554 MVW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F554 MVW, 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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What year was F554 MVW registered?

F554 MVW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F554 MVW safe to buy?

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