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F803 YKC

1988 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 YKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,009 miles

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

sills,floor,chassis rails and cross members rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,109 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

chassis and cab rusty in places

near side front top of inner wheel arch rusty

tipper oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2007 88,093 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YKC is a 1988 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F803 YKC, 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 F803 YKC registered?

F803 YKC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F803 YKC safe to buy?

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