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F874 JWV

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,011 mi
Last recorded30,011 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 JWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 30,011 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front door step holed and corroded but repaired from inside the vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,485 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyres

Fail 16 Dec 2016 28,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,235 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 28,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,110 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,893 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front wheel arches and doors

corrosion to offside doorstep

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,842 miles

brake judder at rear.

fresh thick paint to various prescribed areas.

front brake hose ferrules corroded.

idle speed high

offside reverse light not working.

possible fuel leak from cylinder head area

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

brake judder at rear.

fresh thick paint to various prescribed areas.

front brake hose ferrules corroded.

offside reverse light not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,376 miles

as per original test date Sept 04th 2007.10:58.

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery earth strap chaffs steering column

idle speed slightly high

off side door step rusty

off side parking brake cable poor

radiator in poor condition

slight free play at steering wheel

timing belt history un known

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,703 miles

aims on upper limits

body loose on runners

drivers seat loose

front brake hose ferruls rusty

horn poor

play at steering wheel

radiator poor

rear lens's cracked

seat belt floor mountings poor

slight play at both front wheels

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

various oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2006 23,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs poor

horn poor

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrels rusty

offside rear and nearside rear light lenses damaged

radiater fins in poor condition

slight damage to nearside outer seatbelt

various oil leaks

windscreen edge starting to frost

Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

engine leaking oil.

excess corrosion to nearside sill.

idle speed high.

lift in offside kingpin.

nearside reverse light not working.

screen damaged.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 1 Sep 2005 22,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hoses metal ferrels rusty

both front tyres perished

both rear lamp len ses cracked

cam belt history?

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion in nearside sill panel of cab

drivers seat mountings worn

engine tick over fast

nearside front indicater lense cracked

nearside rear backplate damp

offside handbrake cable outer split

possible coolant leak onto offside front inner wing

rear number plate poor

squeak from front of engine bay

various oil leaks

various windscreen damaged

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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F874 JWV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F874 JWV, 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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F874 JWV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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