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E303 TOF

1988 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 TOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside front inner arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,755 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,755 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,079 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside bulkhead holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside front chassis holed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,607 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,777 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 86,769 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,748 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 86,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,057 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 84,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2006 82,023 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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E303 TOF is a 1988 Ford Transit in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E303 TOF, 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 E303 TOF registered?

E303 TOF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E303 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E303 TOF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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