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E274 MYO

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 MYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light temporary repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 65,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light temporary repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,502 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Temporary repair carried out to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt - slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,150 miles

Corrosion to chassis in places

Damage to front bumper/crossmember

Nearside Front Outer (crossmember) corroded/holed

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

Offside Seat belt - slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,150 miles

Corrosion to chassis in places

Damage to front bumper/crossmember

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer (crossmember) corroded/holed

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt - slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,311 miles

Corrosion to chassis in places

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Damage to front bumper and front crossmember

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,132 miles

oil leaks

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

some corrosion to chassis in places

some damage to front crossmember and bumper

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,992 miles

Both rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated

Impact damage to front crossmember and bumper

Oil leak

Some corrosion to chassis in places

Temporary repair carried out to offside rear lens

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,977 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring, front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated

Impact damage to front crossmember and bumper

Nearside rear inner tyre flat

Some corrosion to chassis in places

Temporary repair carried out to offside rear lens

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion neaside front cross member

early corrosion nearside front chassis by sping mounting point

early deteriation to wiper blades

early signs of corrosion to chassis in places

some damage to offside rear light lens, but not showing white light to rear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion neaside front cross member

early corrosion nearside front chassis by sping mounting point

early deteriation to wiper blades

early signs of corrosion to chassis in places

some damage to offside rear light lens, but not showing white light to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,474 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting has been replaced with wire

heavy corrosion to front and rear chassis rails in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)

rear exhaust rubber mount is heavily perished

Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

horn is slightly quiet

nearside rear leaf spring is slightly spleyed

nearside windscreen washer is slightly weak

oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

rear of exhaust system is poorly mounted and slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

some heavy corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention in future)

wiper blades are slightly worn (may need replacing soon)

wire on rear of alternator is not connected and is hanging down

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,822 miles

horn is slightly quiet

nearside rear leaf spring is slightly spleyed

nearside windscreen washer is slightly weak

oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

rear of exhaust system is poorly mounted and slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

some heavy corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention in future)

wiper blades are slightly worn (may need replacing soon)

wire on rear of alternator is not connected and is hanging down

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,030 miles

horn is slightly quiet (may need attention soon)

offside side repeater is slightly dull

oil leaks from engine area

surface corrosion to underbody and chassis in places (parts have previously been welded)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering box

slight wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,712 miles

7 advisorys at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/r inner and outer tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyres starting to perish

spare wheel missing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leaks to engine/gearbox

rear tyres perished and worn on outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leaks to engine/gearbox

rear tyres perished and worn to ouer sidewalls

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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E274 MYO is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E274 MYO, 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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E274 MYO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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