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F872 EDV

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 EDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,912 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,934 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 61,934 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

under body crorroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed positive terminal at o/s battery (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward spring mount into step holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery posative terminal (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer spring mount into wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rearward spring mount no seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling electrical wiring (2.2.D.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

excess corrosion in many non structual panels

excess corrosion to underside of vehicle

fuel tank straps loose

inner and outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,958 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,025 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,280 miles

nearside wheel bearing has slight play, nearside rear door, nearside rear bumper corner, nearside wiper blade, offside front arch, offside outer sill, nearside rear inner sill

Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,687 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,687 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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F872 EDV is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F872 EDV, 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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F872 EDV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 1988.

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