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welding repairs covered in underseal / paint
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch stuck (4.5.3 (a))
belt squeel
previous welding repairs covered in gloss paint
Condensation to offside headlamp
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front step area corroded
Welding repairs covered in under seal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Condensation to offside headlamp
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front step area corroded
Welding repairs covered in under seal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal hole subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal hole subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak oil pressure switch
weld repair offside rear meet minimum repair requirements painted repair
weld repairs offside front and nearside front meet minimum repair requirements painted repairs
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak oil pressure switch
weld repair offside rear meet minimum requirements painted repair
weld repairs offside front and nearside front meet minimum requirements painted repairs
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion of front inner wheel arches and steel back of front bumper.
front pads very difficult to inspect, suspect low of at or around 3mm.
n/s/f battery slightly insecure.
washers slightly poor.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front suspension rusting
front wings corroding
nearside under step sill corroded - not within prescribed area
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front 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)
front suspension rusting
front wings corroding
nearside under step sill corroded - not within prescribed area
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
offside front chassis starting to rust
offside front crossmember closing panel corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front crossmember closing panel corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
battery insecure
battery tray corroded
offside front chassis starting to rust
front coil springs rusty
front spring front hangers corroding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
auxillary battery insecure - tray corroded
front coil springs rusty
front spring front hangers corroding
exhaust centre section deteriorating and slight blow
front spring hangers rusting
nearside battery tray corroded
nearside undersill holed-not within prescribed area
slight play in front hubs
brake pipes greased/waxed - not allowing full inspection
front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating
front coil springs rusty
front spring hangers rusting
front suspension bed and arms rusty
handbrake cable insecure nearside
nearside undersill excessively corroded- not within prescribed area
slight play in both front hubs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes greased/waxed - not allowing full inspection
front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating
front coil springs rusty
front spring hangers rusting
front suspension bed and arms rusty
handbrake cable insecure nearside
nearside undersill excessively corroded- not within prescribed area
slight play in both front hubs
spare tyre flat
front brake discs starting to rust
front suspension bushes starting to dedteriorate
front to rear brake pipe starting to rust
nearside undersill rusty but not within any prescribed area
offside front suspension mount starting to rust
rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
rear springs starting to rust
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake discs starting to rust
front suspension bushes starting to dedteriorate
front to rear brake pipe starting to rust
nearside undersill rusty but not within any prescribed area
offside front suspension mount starting to rust
rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
rear springs starting to rust
slight play in both front wheel bearings
front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate †slight play in nearside front wheel bearing †brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection †front brake discs starting to rust †minor leak from centre section of exhaust
nearside undersill rusty not with in any prescribed area †rear spring bushes starting to split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate †slight play in nearside front wheel bearing †brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection †front brake discs starting to rust †minor leak from centre section of the exhaust
nearside undersill rusty not with in any prescribed area †rear spring bushes starting to split
slight blow from exhaust rear box
slight play in both front wheel bearings
starting to rust around both front suspension front mounts
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F950 DFD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 F950 DFD, 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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F950 DFD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 1988.
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