MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
corrosion inner sills
corrosion through out
many areas welded
vehicle poorly maintained
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion starting in many areas
corrosion through out
in my oppinion this vehicle is near the end of its life
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion starting in many areas
corrosion through out
in my oppinion this vehicle is near the end of its life
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion through out vehicle
this vehicle has had extensive welding through out
this vehicle is poorly maintained
battery in secure
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion through out vehicle
this vehicle has had extensive welding through out
this vehicle is poorly maintained
battery in secure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
this vehicle has extensive corrosion through out
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis 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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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E409 CDM is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E409 CDM, 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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E409 CDM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 1988.
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