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E43 FGY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 FGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,140 miles

Vehicle has various repairs all over the body and chassis but under seal restricts inpection

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,517 miles

REAR PANNEL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING SHOWING CORRSION

Fail 3 Jun 2017 65,515 miles

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

REAR PANNEL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING SHOWING CORRSION

Pass 23 May 2016 61,263 miles

nearside inner and outer sills corroding

slight play from steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 May 2016 61,217 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside inner and outer sills corroding

slight play from steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 53,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 151,203 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f doors difficult to open from outside

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,923 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,135 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,479 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 43,991 miles

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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E43 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E43 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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E43 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E43 FGY safe to buy?

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