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E247 NAD

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 NAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,973 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 95,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,500 miles

both inner wings corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,664 miles

both front inner wings corroded

steering rack gaiters slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both battery trays rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both battery trays rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,500 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure lens (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

start of corrosion both front underarches

start of corrosion both inner wings

Fail 30 Oct 2017 90,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s of front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

start of corrosion both front underarches

start of corrosion both inner wings

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,510 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,064 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,064 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 82,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2006 81,345 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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E247 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E247 NAD, 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 E247 NAD registered?

E247 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1988.

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The MOT history for E247 NAD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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