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F705 YDA

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,350 mi
Last recorded38,350 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 YDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,140 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,233 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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F705 YDA is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F705 YDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F705 YDA registered?

F705 YDA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F705 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 YDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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