MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Note: Slight play detected in prop-shaft centre bearings and U.Js.
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Note: Slight play detected in prop-shaft centre bearings and U.Js.
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis in poor condition several repairs
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front step corroded to excess just outside prescribed area
Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery insicure
both floor stepes corroding
engine smoky under acceleration
freeplay in steering
front brake pads appear wearing low
offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected
play in offside inner steering ball joint
steps corroded through - not considered criteria
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine smoky under acceleration
freeplay in steering
front brake pads appear wearing low
offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected
play in offside inner steering ball joint
steps corroded through - not considered criteria
corrosion to chassis rails, wheelarches and steps
engine smoky under acceleration
exhaust blow from downpipe
front brake discs corroding
front brake pads appear wearing thin
fuel smell - no leak found
lift in nearside and offside kingpins
offside rear braks slight bind
offside rear inner tyre wearing edge
steering slight heaviness and tight
'knock' from lower steering coupling are - no fault found
corrosion to chassis, wheelarches and steps
engine smoky under acceleration
freeplay in steering
fuel smell - no physical leak found
lift in nearside and offside kingpins
offside rear inner tyre worn edges
offside rear outer tyre wearing near limit
oil leak
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
'knock' from lower steering coupling are - no fault found
corrosion to chassis, wheelarches and steps
engine smoky under acceleration
freeplay in steering
fuel smell - no physical leak found
lift in nearside and offside kingpins
offside rear inner tyre worn edges
offside rear outer tyre wearing near limit
oil leak
front brake pads appear low
Oil leak
corrosion to chassis, arches and steps
lift in nearside and offside kingpins
minor leak from front exhaust section
play in steering
rear number plate damaged
Oil leak
corrosion to chassis rails
dampness around brake compensator valve - suggest attention
door steps corroded through - not criteria
engine smoky
lift in nearside and offside kingpins
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F888 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F888 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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F888 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 1988.
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