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F869 TDC

1988 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,541 mi
Last recorded92,541 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 TDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,541 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 2,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,060 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both batterys are loose

chassis above axle is corrored

filler in both arches

nearide footwell is corrored

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

non-std bolts holding passenger seat down

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both batterys are loose

chassis above axle is corrored

filler in both arches

nearide footwell is corrored

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

non-std bolts holding passenger seat down

wiring hanging loose

Pass 4 Feb 2012 81,285 miles

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

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

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

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2012 81,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,407 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on o/s &n/s metal hose ferrules

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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F869 TDC is a 1988 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F869 TDC, 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 F869 TDC registered?

F869 TDC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1988.

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