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E35 MFB

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

21,342 mi
Last recorded21,342 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE35 MFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,342 miles

chassis and underside covered with underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,264 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

nearside (non obligatory) mirror partially obscured

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 21,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside (non obligatory) mirror partially obscured

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2021 21,264 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive tick over poor (too low) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded within 30 cm of front suspension arms both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch cross member corroded within 30 cm of shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake slow 300 / 380 n/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded within 30 cm of of leaf spring mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower underside heverly under sealed

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r brake slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear inner wheel arches badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 20,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 19,855 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 19,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 19,414 miles

Front windscreen pillar badly corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f doorstep area holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2016 19,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension mount area (2.4.A.3)

Front windscreen pillar badly corroded but not within prescribed area

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f doorstep area holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2015 18,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 18,393 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 11 May 2015 18,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 17,271 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 22 May 2014 17,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside doorstep corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front outrigger/door step area corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 15,637 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 15,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,827 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f & n/s/r slightly noisey

powersteering pipe on steering rack loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,202 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r wheelbearings slightly noisey

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2008 5,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 5,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 1,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E35 MFB is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 E35 MFB, 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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E35 MFB is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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