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F94 ADY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF94 ADY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 69,501 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 9 May 2026 69,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose buckle fixing loose on floor (7.1.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

plate outside near side precribed rear area glued in position

Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,593 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check brake pads due alloy wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2024 67,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check brake pads due alloy wheels

Pass 23 May 2023 62,888 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 62,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened spring hanger correded front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to the steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,604 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on outer leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,017 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2018 61,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected badly worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s park brake low performance

Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s park brake low performance

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

p/brake travel high

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,626 miles

p/brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2006 53,984 miles

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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F94 ADY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F94 ADY, 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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What year was F94 ADY registered?

F94 ADY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F94 ADY safe to buy?

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