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F965 KRM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,205 mi
Last recorded66,205 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 KRM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 66,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 64,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,831 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,471 miles

forward facing seating for two and rear facing seating for two all wih no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 10 Jun 2020 61,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

forward facing seating for two and rear facing seating for two all with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 21 May 2019 61,446 miles

forward facing seating for two and rear facing seating for two all with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

front nearside lower door step /inner sill structure is corroding in places but is still sound and no holes present

Fail 21 May 2019 61,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

forward facing seating for two and rear facing seating for two all with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

front nearside lower door step /inner sill structure is corroding in places but is still sound and no holes present

Pass 22 May 2018 60,567 miles

forward facing seating for 2 and rear facing seating for 2 all without seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

front nearside inner door step structure corroding

front offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Fail 9 May 2018 60,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm front inner anchorage point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front nearside inner door step structure corroding

front offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 13 May 2017 60,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint mid box to front pipe. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint rear box to tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 60,107 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint mid box to front pipe. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint rear box to tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 59,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,235 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,235 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 58,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 56,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2011 56,935 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 44,088 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 KRM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F965 KRM, 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 KRM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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