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F752 KCD

1988 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 KCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,077 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,076 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,924 miles

Althought the free play measured at the steering wheel is now less than 3inches the steering box is in such a condition that a great deal more than 3 inches of movement is required to ensure that the vehicle progresses in a straight line.

Heavy corrosion in N/S and O/S rear area of sill and rear quater panels. In each case it is just beyond 300mm from a prescribed area.

Heavy corrosion shail in front axle front spring hangers.

Heavy corrosion shail under steering box

Imbalance in rear brakes.

O/S battery tray has corroded away and has left the battery without any means of support.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,924 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Heavy corrosion in N/S and O/S rear area of sill and rear quater panels. In each case it is just beyond 300mm from a prescribed area.

Heavy corrosion shail in front axle front spring hangers.

Heavy corrosion shail under steering box

Imbalance in rear brakes.

O/S battery tray has corroded away and has left the battery without any means of support.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,583 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,966 miles

Both batteries insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight leak from steering box

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

slight free play in nearside frontdrag link end

Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,964 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both batteries insecure

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,589 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 325,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery lose tray ex corroded

front crossmember rusty shailing

front pads low

o/s rear tyre cracked perished

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,973 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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F752 KCD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F752 KCD, 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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F752 KCD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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