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E185 FEO

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,097 mi
Last recorded12,097 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 FEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 12,097 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,996 miles

n/s front wing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable covering damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,843 miles

hand brake cable outer cover corroed

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 11,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,981 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 10,541 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,031 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

n/s back door slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear handbrake cables in poor condition

o/s lower side pannel slightly corroded

slight play in drivers seat

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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E185 FEO is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E185 FEO, 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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What year was E185 FEO registered?

E185 FEO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E185 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 FEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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