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F863 SMD

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 SMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 75,786 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 May 2011 75,743 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 66,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,474 miles

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

unable to see front pads

Fail 25 Oct 2006 59,448 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to see front pads

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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F863 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F863 SMD, 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 F863 SMD registered?

F863 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F863 SMD safe to buy?

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