MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS WORN
PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING U/S
PROPSHAFT MOUNTING BOLT MISSING
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E355 SCS is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 E355 SCS, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E355 SCS?
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What year was E355 SCS registered?
E355 SCS is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1988.
Is E355 SCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E355 SCS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E355 SCS have outstanding finance?
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