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E467 RFD

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,433 mi
Last recorded52,433 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE467 RFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer tread

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 51,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer rigger by fuel tank filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail to tipper body bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger by centre exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by brake flexi hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 49,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill centre & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger behind drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail above prop shaft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front of tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill steep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKER MOUNT CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING CHASSI (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drivers seat in poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,239 miles

ALL 4 (FOUR) REAR TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 40,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,784 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,754 miles

Oil leak various ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 35,737 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill at access step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross beam at spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2nd cross beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/step closure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength cross beam at shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2nd cross beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak various ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

there is a slight oil leak from gearbox output shaft

Fail 22 Sep 2016 32,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

there is a slight oil leak from gearbox output shaft

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,041 miles

slight play in steering box

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre has a nail in

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,593 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre close to wear bars

offside rear outer tyre deterioratod

Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre close to wear bars

offside rear outer tyre deterioratod

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,192 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and has cracks in sidewall

n/s/r outer tyre close to wear bars

Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,164 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and has cracks in sidewall

n/s/r outer tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,659 miles

both wipper blades split

n/s/f shocker bush starting to go

rear diff oil seal seaping

slight play in n/s/f trackrodend

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,961 miles

Front tyres are slightly perished.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres are slightly perished.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,826 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion on the n/s/f wheel arch but not considered excessive.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 20,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres are slightly perished.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion on the n/s/f wheel arch but not considered excessive.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All leaf spring bushs are slightly worn/perished

Both front tyres are slightly perished.

n/s engine mount is worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,700 miles

Passenger side engine mountain worn

Plate required drivers side bumper end.

Slight play in passenger side track rod end

Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,109 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

propshaft rear u/j worn to excess

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,109 miles

propshaft rear u/j worn to excess

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,151 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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E467 RFD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 E467 RFD, 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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E467 RFD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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