MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
drivers wiper blade deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
drivers wiper blade deteriorating
Battery insecure Inc leisure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step x2 (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Both Rear Inner sills to wheel arch badly corroded
Hazard switch in poor condition
O/S/F Outer wheel arch to outer sill poorly repaired
Oil leak
Various corrosion areas on the Underside of the vehicle
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E205 LFH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 E205 LFH, 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 E205 LFH registered?
E205 LFH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1988.
Is E205 LFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for E205 LFH shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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