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D17 GLF

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 GLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 94,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 93,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 93,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 92,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 90,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 87,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,780 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,474 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,472 miles

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

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis propshaft mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,333 miles

chassis getting rusty both sides

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,170 miles

both sides chassis legs getting rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,903 miles

offside chassis getting rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,248 miles

offside chassis leg getting rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2009 82,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis legs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,339 miles

front chassis legs rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,644 miles

underside getting rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2007 80,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,990 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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D17 GLF is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D17 GLF, 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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What year was D17 GLF registered?

D17 GLF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is D17 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 GLF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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