MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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E209 CAU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E209 CAU, 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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How do I check the history of E209 CAU?
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What year was E209 CAU registered?
E209 CAU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E209 CAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E209 CAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E209 CAU have outstanding finance?
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