CarVerify

Free Car Check

F950 DFD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 DFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,547 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal / paint

Fail 8 May 2024 83,543 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 80,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 80,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,098 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,098 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,414 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 77,414 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,668 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,668 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2017 74,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,033 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,026 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2014 72,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 72,600 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,274 miles

front suspension rusting

front wings corroding

nearside under step sill corroded - not within prescribed area

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,660 miles

offside front chassis starting to rust

offside front crossmember closing panel corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,879 miles

front coil springs rusty

front spring front hangers corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,245 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 68,103 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 68,099 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 66,378 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 66,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 62,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,558 miles

slight blow from exhaust rear box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

starting to rust around both front suspension front mounts

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F950 DFD?

You can check the full history of F950 DFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F950 DFD registered?

F950 DFD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F950 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F950 DFD shows 33 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F950 DFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F950 DFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.