1988 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · F543 DYC
1988 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 63,253 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F543 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 63,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F543 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (F543 DYC) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
F543 DYC Mileage History
- 09/08/202363,042 mi
- 04/10/202463,235 mi+193 mi
- 04/10/202463,235 mi
- 12/12/202563,253 mi+18 mi
- 12/12/202563,253 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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