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F803 AUE

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,381 mi
Last recorded22,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 AUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,381 miles

Engine sump slightly corroded.

Exhaust rubber split, but system is still adequately supported.

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cut on outer sidewall of tyre.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Hole in wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine sump slightly corroded.

Exhaust rubber split, but system is still adequately supported.

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cut on outer sidewall of tyre.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Hole in wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,364 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,317 miles

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

exhaust corroded

surface body corrosion

surface chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,249 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,212 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2008 221,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,963 miles

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

handbrake stiff to operate

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,887 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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F803 AUE is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F803 AUE, 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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F803 AUE is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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