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E403 RFL

1988 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 RFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,189 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear load markings different

brake flexis perished

imbalance on brakes

suspension bushes worn / perished

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,835 miles

Offside Front spring bushes weak

Rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front spring bushes weak

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,893 miles

Drivers seat runners badly worn

Vehicle has been extensively welded

drivers inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,384 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

all areas of corrosion mark with yellow chalk

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,519 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 71,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2011 70,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,806 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear inner tyre deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear inner tyre deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front wiper split

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 69,501 miles

DOOR STEP SLIGHT CORROSION N/S

FUEL CAP TEMP TYPE FITTED LOCKING TYPE

N/S FRONT SILL CORROSION MORE THEN 12INCH FROM SEAT BELT MOUNTING

n/s FRONT UPPER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION O/S FRONT UPPER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION CENTRE FRONT UPPER BODY CORROSION SLIGHT

Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FUEL CAP TEMP TYPE FITTED LOCKING MIDDLE

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front lower sill corrosion front

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,493 miles

FUEL CAP AS LOCKING DEVICE

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,016 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 69,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,273 miles

Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

near side rear outer and off side rear inner tyres starting to crack

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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E403 RFL is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E403 RFL, 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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E403 RFL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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