MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E212 ECD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 E212 ECD, 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 E212 ECD registered?
E212 ECD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1988.
Is E212 ECD safe to buy?
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