MOT Status
ValidMileage
3,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
n/r brake binding slightly
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper smearing slightly
shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E278 FOO is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 E278 FOO, 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 E278 FOO registered?
E278 FOO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 1988.
Is E278 FOO safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 FOO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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