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F748 SMF

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,562 mi
Last recorded46,562 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 SMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,562 miles

Underbody under sealed

Slight corrosion both front wing area

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,095 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam 2 (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arche corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018

welding has been done difficult to inspect as heavily undersealed inspection tool used seems all ok

Fail 12 Jan 2018

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f leaf spring holder o/s/f leaf spring holder corrdoed n/s chassis leg cracked in several plcaces o/s front to rear chassis leg cracked in seceral places o/s/f step corrded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 41,063 miles

Difficult to fully inspect welding repairs

Front to rear chassis both sides corroded but not excessively

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 41,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front to rear chassis both sides corroded but not excessively

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,817 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,822 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2009 17,764 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 12,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,264 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 821 miles

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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F748 SMF is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F748 SMF, 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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What year was F748 SMF registered?

F748 SMF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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