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Provided his state requires an inspection, not all do.
I think it's up to the owner to decide whether to repair rust or not - the depth of Ford truck love goes hand in hand with the weight of one's wallet. Either way, just make sure it's safe. I ripped the seat belt right out of a rusted floor one morning.