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F953 AOF

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 AOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 77,368 miles

General underside corrosion & previous welding repairs.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,643 miles

General age related corrosion and previous welding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 76,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,165 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mounting - STRONG ADVISE - REQUIRES ATTENTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front - recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to screen not in view of driver

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

vehicle has slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 73,303 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested Decelerometer test required. Vehicle leaking diesel (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Plates have been welded over subframe mounting prescribed area (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Propshaft centre bearing insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,688 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,647 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,592 miles

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

front shockabsorbers weak in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,101 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front seats modefied

Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,080 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front seats modefied

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,368 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,225 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,225 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,431 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,431 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front chassis suspension hanger repaired but original fail still visable from one side

Slight damage on chassis around offside rear springs forward mounting point

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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F953 AOF is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F953 AOF, 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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F953 AOF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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