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E45 MHT

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,165 mi
Last recorded41,165 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 MHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,165 miles

brake pedal spongy

oil leaks

slight front brake imbalance

various corrosion/ holes to vehicle

various exhaust blows

Fail 23 Nov 2021 41,163 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

oil leaks

slight front brake imbalance

various corrosion/ holes to vehicle

various exhaust blows

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,559 miles

both headlamps poor pattern (misted)

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play both front wheel bearings

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both headlamps poor pattern (misted)

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play both front wheel bearings

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,172 miles

oil leaks

suspension bushes perished

both headlamps misted and poor pattern

o/s/f tyre perished in tread area

various corrosion and holes around van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 11 Nov 2019 39,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlamps misted and poor pattern

o/s/f tyre perished in tread area

oil leaks

suspension bushes perished

various corrosion and holes around van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 22 Oct 2019 39,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (in arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Seat belts slow to retract

Slight rear brake imbalance

Various areas of corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Various suspension bushes perished

corrosion to brake pipes unions and ferrules

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,303 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

various corrosion under van

Fail 18 Oct 2018 38,301 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

various corrosion under van

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,162 miles

slight front brake imbalance

tyres perished

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion various (6.1.C.1)

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

tyres perished

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,500 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

various corrosion under van

Fail 4 Oct 2016 36,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

various corrosion under van

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,733 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r shock bush slightly deteriorated

various corrosion under van

Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r shock bush slightly deteriorated

various corrosion under van

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body corroded in various places

body in poor condition

rear doors corroded

undersde of vehicle various corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside seat belt buckle stiff

rear tyres wearing low

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,132 miles

battery insecure

both wipers split

engine a bit smokey

exhaust deteriated and slight blows

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under van

Fail 6 Sep 2012 33,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

both wipers split

engine a bit smokey

exhaust deteriated and slight blows

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under van

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,091 miles

both wipers split

exhaust deteriated

n/s headlamp poor pattern

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever a bit long

various corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,091 miles

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

both wipers split

exhaust deteriated

n/s headlamp poor pattern

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever a bit long

various corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,129 miles

both wipers split

exhaust deteriated and slight blow

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

various corrosion under van

Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

front pads low

oil leak

slight misting of oil o/s/f shock

van is in a 'well used' condition

various corrosion under van

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,235 miles

battery insecure

front pads low

oil leak

slight misting of oil o/s/f shock

van is in a 'well used' condition

various corrosion under van

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,707 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,818 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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E45 MHT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E45 MHT, 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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E45 MHT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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