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MUX 588F

1968 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,855 mi
Last recorded22,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Ford Transit51,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUX 588F
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,855 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear outer tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,547 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 15,535 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 15,512 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2014 13,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,037 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 May 2012 13,037 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 12,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 110,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 8,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 7,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 58,844 miles

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

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

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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MUX 588F is a 1968 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1968 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,164 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 MUX 588F, 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 58 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 MUX 588F registered?

MUX 588F is a 1968 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1968.

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