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F653 YKA

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,581 mi
Last recorded71,581 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 YKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,581 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (forward) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,886 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,884 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door step/inner sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear, close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 70,446 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door, inner lower edge. corroded resulting in jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door step/inner sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear, close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,672 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,465 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 67,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers door step corroded

drivers seat belt poor in retracting

Fail 31 Oct 2018 65,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Dropside damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre bush, allowing excessive movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers door step corroded

drivers seat belt poor in retracting

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,834 miles

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

slight play in offside front leaf spring bushes

slight play nearside front kingpin

Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,834 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front leaf spring bushes

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,866 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,084 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,411 miles

advise re-torque front sring u-bolt nuts

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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F653 YKA is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 F653 YKA, 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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F653 YKA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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