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E255 YKE

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,414 mi
Last recorded17,414 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 YKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,414 miles

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 4 Apr 2017 17,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill small hole (5.2.6)

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

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,773 miles

Front coilsprings showing corrosion

underbody has all been undersealed

Fail 5 May 2016 15,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg and front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near front spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg and front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near front spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills extensively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 14,539 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2015 14,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2014 14,224 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,034 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 121,033 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 7,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 7,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 28 May 2011 102,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,692 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 1,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 98,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E255 YKE is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E255 YKE, 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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E255 YKE is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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