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F868 XOG

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 XOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 37,453 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,040 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 36,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,419 miles

centre mount on exhaust broken but exhaust secure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,914 miles

rear brakes application uneven /grabbing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,252 miles

slight play n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 22 Jul 2011 33,252 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,858 miles

brake pedal free play needs looking at all brakes working ok and good reading

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,195 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F868 XOG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F868 XOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F868 XOG registered?

F868 XOG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F868 XOG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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