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F753 PUL

1988 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

33,926 mi
Last recorded33,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 PUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 33,926 miles

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

both front outer wings corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 33,921 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 23,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 23,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 16,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 14,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 14,812 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 14,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 14,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,747 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 13,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 12,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 12,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel arch slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel arch slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf Wheel Arch Has Slight Corrosion

Nsr Wheel Arch Has Slight Corrosion

Osf Wheel Arch Has Slight Corrosion

Osr Wheel Arch Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,256 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,241 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,951 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 11,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,909 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 11,909 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F753 PUL is a 1988 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F753 PUL, 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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F753 PUL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 1988.

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