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E173 PRU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,604 mi
Last recorded100,604 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE173 PRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 100,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,692 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 97,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both inner steps corroded within 30cm of front seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both inner wheel arches corroded within 30cm of front suspension arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bumper bar corroded within 30cm of front suspension arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded near leaf spring front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of leaf spring rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Airbox insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,588 miles

Corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,751 miles

both front seats have a lot of movement in them due to the swivel mountings but secure at time of test

engine/exhaust smokes near limit

nearside rear brake reading oscillates to limit suggesting warped drum

small amount of play in offside front wheel bearing

steering rack makes heavy knocking noise and has play detected within the rack

Fail 15 Aug 2018 93,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.80% limit 3.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury top of wing corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER TREAD BAND

both front seats have a lot of movement in them due to the swivel mountings but secure at time of test

engine/exhaust smokes near limit

nearside rear brake reading oscillates to limit suggesting warped drum

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

small amount of play in offside front wheel bearing

steering rack makes heavy knocking noise and has play detected within the rack

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Towbar component slightly corroded all (6.6.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 93,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Towbar component slightly corroded all (6.6.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 90,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 89,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body work tatty

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body work tatty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,670 miles

hazard light switch operation poor working

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,670 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard light switch operation poor working

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,524 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,906 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 74,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,859 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhast silencer has split' is leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 53,654 miles

coolant radiator leaking.

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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E173 PRU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E173 PRU, 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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E173 PRU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1988.

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