MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch outside prescribed area
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to front inner wheel arches
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to front inner wheel arches
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area
heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at front outside prescribed area
heavy corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area
Fuel hose leaking pump to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area
heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at front outside prescribed area
heavy corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre perished
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre perished
Offside Under body step badly corroded
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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E26 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E26 FGY, 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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E26 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1988.
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