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F88 YWT

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 YWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 98,346 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 May 2018 98,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 May 2017 98,347 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside, front and rear mountings. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin has slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off brake comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin has slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Parking brake cables corroded. (outer casing)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,347 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe kinked Front to rear (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (shock absorber mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

All chassiss corroded and body

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin has slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin has slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake cables corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,944 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. insecure (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,918 miles

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

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

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

all leaf spring bushes perished front and rear

front inner door shuts corroded near door hinges

nearside front inner sill corroded not structual

Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,917 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all leaf spring bushes perished front and rear

front inner door shuts corroded near door hinges

nearside front inner sill corroded not structual

Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,916 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

batterysheld in with chicken wire but still secure at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,916 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

batterysheld in with chicken wire but still secure at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head light lens starting to disipate

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head light lens starting to disipate

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 96,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 94,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 94,983 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 94,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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F88 YWT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F88 YWT, 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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F88 YWT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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