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F965 ANY

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

299,991 mi
Last recorded299,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 ANY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 299,991 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

front offside and nearside sill corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front seat missing time of test

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 299,991 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front offside and nearside sill corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front seat missing time of test

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2016 298,921 miles

Nearside Front seats missing at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2016 298,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front seats missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2015

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 May 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 292,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 292,279 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 182,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery inscure

Fail 6 Mar 2013 182,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery inscure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,142 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 10,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,259 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2009 91,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,957 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 90,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2007 90,324 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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F965 ANY is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 F965 ANY, 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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F965 ANY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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