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E243 FMO

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 FMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,326 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,955 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly damp

Offside Rear hub seal slightly damp

Fail 6 Jun 2022 78,955 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure loose ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 78,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavy underseal in places underside

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,891 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross mermber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 30 May 2017 74,244 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,943 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,943 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 72,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,320 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,131 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E243 FMO is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E243 FMO, 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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E243 FMO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1988.

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