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F563 MVW

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF563 MVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both wings corroded not sharp edges

Oil leak ()

body corrosen all around

Pass 17 May 2017 75,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 74,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,540 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 74,063 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 73,640 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 73,356 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,184 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery support tray rusting

Pass 13 May 2008 69,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 68,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,954 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 64,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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F563 MVW is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F563 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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F563 MVW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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