MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front brake discs rusty
general condition of chassis very rusty and poor
nearside door mirror casing missing
nearside rear exterior door handle broken but can still be opened
no rear seat fitted at time of test
tipper bed very rusty and holed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front brake discs rusty
general condition of chassis very rusty and poor
nearside door mirror casing missing
nearside rear exterior door handle broken but can still be opened
no rear seat fitted at time of test
tipper bed very rusty and holed
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre starting to perish
nearside front wing getting rusty
nearside inner sill holed
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre starting to perish
nearside front wing getting rusty
nearside inner sill holed
nearside front tyre starting to perish
nearside inner sill holed & rusted
offside wiper blade starting to fray
slight playin offside front king pin
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
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E234 LWS is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 E234 LWS, 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 E234 LWS registered?
E234 LWS is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1988.
Is E234 LWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E234 LWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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