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E223 BDV

1988 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,860 mi
Last recorded49,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 BDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 45,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 42,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 40,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,786 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,786 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,309 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,496 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 27,496 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,173 miles

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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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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