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E163 KAN

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 KAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,224 miles

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all around sills & inner wheel arch corroded & under body

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side inner & outer ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

all around sills & inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake weak

Fail 10 Mar 2022 113,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side inner & outer ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

all around sills & inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,005 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

all around inner wheel arch slight corroded

all around sills slight corroded

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

parking brake need adjustment

Fail 15 Apr 2021 112,005 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

all around inner wheel arch slight corroded

all around sills slight corroded

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

parking brake need adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,024 miles

Corrosion repairs carried out on all underside of vehicle some welds not good and covered in lots of fiberglass and under seal

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

Prop shaft been welded up

Rear tyres different size to front

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 111,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Load valve (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected gearbox cross member been welded to body and weld come away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion repairs carried out on all underside of vehicle some welds not good and covered in lots of fiberglass and under seal

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

Prop shaft been welded up

Rear tyres different size to front

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

front kingpin slight movement

mist of oil around under engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,725 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 71,677 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,400 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to check weld due to under sealer

Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,102 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubbers becoming deteriorated

near side door step corroded no seat or seat belt

unable to check welding due to seam sealer

vehicles structure becoming corroded welding covered in thick paint

Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,032 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubbers becoming deteriorated

near side door step corroded no seat or seat belt

vehicles structure becoming corroded welding covered in thick paint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E163 KAN is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E163 KAN, 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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E163 KAN is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 1988.

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