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E465 VWX

1988 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,146 mi
Last recorded56,146 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE465 VWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,958 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,506 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,237 miles

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

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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E465 VWX is a 1988 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E465 VWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E465 VWX registered?

E465 VWX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E465 VWX safe to buy?

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