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F975 OHU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 OHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,193 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,721 miles

rear brake pipe by nearside rear airbag rubbing on air bag

Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe by nearside rear airbag rubbing on air bag

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,552 miles

slight noise from rear diff

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,295 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside headlamp lens loose

Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,504 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,765 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,550 miles

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

fog light switch sticking some times

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,292 miles

1 exhaust mounting broken at the front

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wipers smear

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,984 miles

1 exhaust mounting broken at the front

wipers smear

Pass 6 Apr 2012 59,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,201 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,499 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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F975 OHU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F975 OHU, 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

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What year was F975 OHU registered?

F975 OHU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F975 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F975 OHU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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