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E39 FGY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 FGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 83,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,793 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective indicator stalk broken (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body has corrosion outside prescribed area

Offside Rear body has corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,122 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,122 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 80,786 miles

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 80,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,521 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,409 miles

inner sills have exscessive corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,409 miles

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

inner sills have exscessive corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2015 80,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 79,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,276 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise both o/s tyres perished.

incecure battery

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING SLIGHTLY

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

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHING SLIGHTLY

SCREENWASH SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,278 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased inspection limited

corrosion to both front flexi ferrules

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Mar 2007 64,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

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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E39 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E39 FGY, 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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E39 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E39 FGY safe to buy?

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