VIN 1FTRS4X85PKA00708 — 2023 Ford Transit
Recorded with Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc · USDOT 163997
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTRS4X85PKA00708 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MN YCD8451 (Minnesota) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-21 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | 1FTRS4X85PKA00708 | MN YCD8451 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC · USDOT 163997 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc Active
- USDOT
- 163997
- MC
- 142571
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Boca Raton, FL
- Power units
- 310
- Drivers
- 474
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 12
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FTRS4X85PKA00708 is a 2023 Ford Transit operated by Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc (USDOT 163997). License plate on its inspection records: MN YCD8451. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2023 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTRS4X85PKA00708. It is a cargo van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.5L V6 Cyclone engine, 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-21). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-21) was in Minnesota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc (USDOT 163997) on 2025-10-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Series | 350 HD |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Cargo Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3.5L V6 Cyclone The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.5 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Transmission Style | Automatic Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale. |
| Transmission Speeds | 10 |
| Drive Type | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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