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F59 BKN

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 BKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,104 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,396 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,384 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,378 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

been standing

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

under body con

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,240 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner tyre starting to crack on tread

offside outer tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,691 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,291 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres sidewalls starting to perish

nearside + offside front cross members + spring hangers surface corrosion

offside rear cross member/box section surface corrosion

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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F59 BKN is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F59 BKN, 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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F59 BKN is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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