MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear light unit is damaged
bonnet is corroded
slight play suspension king pin
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury body strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear light unit is damaged
bonnet is corroded
slight play suspension king pin
Nearside Front slight play in king pin
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in king pin
fan belt loose
Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer sill / arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced plate for prop shaft bearing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight play in king pin
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in king pin
Offside side panel lower support excessively corroded (panel is secure)
fan belt loose
Front suspension king pins are worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer sill is corroded
Offside chassis is corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front bumper and bonnet is corroded damaged
roughness off side rear wheel suspect diff or wheel bearing
screen is damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front suspension king pins are worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer sill is corroded
Offside chassis is corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front bumper and bonnet is corroded damaged
roughness off side rear wheel suspect diff or wheel bearing
screen is damaged
Offside door is corroded
all under side is covered with sealer
front bumper is damaged
rear chassis is corroded
slight play near side and off side front suspension king pins
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside door is corroded
all under side is covered with sealer
front bumper is damaged
rear chassis is corroded
Nearside Rear tyre psi is low
FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED
NEAR SIDE SILL STEP IS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED
FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED
NEAR SIDE SILL STEP IS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED
FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED
NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER SILL/STEP/CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED
FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED
NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER SILL/STEP/CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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E223 BDV is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E223 BDV, 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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E223 BDV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1988.
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