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F703 DKO

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,863 mi
Last recorded69,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 DKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all age related repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,846 miles

vehicle has been welded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting , within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,823 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,894 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,891 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F703 DKO is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F703 DKO, 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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F703 DKO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F703 DKO safe to buy?

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