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F602 HNB

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 HNB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 74,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill filled with body filler

rear crossmember excessivley corroded but outside presribed area

Fail 7 May 2013 74,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill filled with body filler

rear crossmember excessivley corroded but outside presribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,400 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY/CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/METAL PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

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

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

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO SECTIONS OF THE REAR FLOORPAN REMOVED AND WOOD BONDED IN PLACE-THIS IS DEEMED TO BE A SATISFACTORY REPAIR AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 16 May 2011 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY/CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/METAL BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

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

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO SECTIONS OF THE REAR FLOORPAN REMOVED AND WOOD BONDED IN PLACE-THIS IS DEEMED TO BE A SATISFACTORY REPAIR AT TIM E OF TEST.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,401 miles

o,s.f.tyre is worn to thr inner edge.there is evidence of welding work having been done to various areas of this vehicle to make good corrosion.there is general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle as well as that noted on the fail sheet

Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,401 miles

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

o,s.f.tyre is worn to thr inner edge.there is evidence of welding work having been done to various areas of this vehicle to make good corrosion.there is general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle as well as that noted on the fail sheet

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,191 miles

all body repairs around suspension mountings sealed over

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 67,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 67,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,163 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

several outer body panels showing sighns of early corosion

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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F602 HNB is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F602 HNB, 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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F602 HNB is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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