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F913 BYA

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,010 mi
Last recorded36,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 BYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,010 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,010 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not turn off (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 35,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,147 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,155 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,176 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 30,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,449 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,446 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,299 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,234 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,234 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,230 miles

reversing lights not working

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2007 28,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

reversing lights not working

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,199 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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F913 BYA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 F913 BYA, 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 F913 BYA registered?

F913 BYA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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