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F850 HOD

1988 Ford Transit

Turquoise Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,551 mi
Last recorded17,551 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 HOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2006 17,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,487 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body rail rusted and cracking

chassis and cab floors all in very poor condition and had major repairs made

offside seat base in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,401 miles

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

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

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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F850 HOD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Turquoise with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F850 HOD, 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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F850 HOD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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The MOT history for F850 HOD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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