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F963 EBD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 EBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 53,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 53,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,601 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,065 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 47,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,861 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rail area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 42,213 miles

unable to clearly see front brake pads to assess wear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,545 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 41,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 41,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,883 miles

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

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

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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F963 EBD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F963 EBD, 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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F963 EBD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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