MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
advise underbody has copious amounts of corrision
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
advise under body has copious amounts of corrision
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise underbody has copious amounts of corrision
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both cab steps corrosion
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both cab steps corrosion
Oil leak
nearside front doorstep and inner arch holed not within prescribed area
offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
welded repairs to rear of vehicle are heavily undersealed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front footwells corroded
both front door steps corroded but not structural
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
both front door steps corroded but not structural
Oil leak
nearside doorstep corroded and holed not within prescribed area
offside front inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Both front brake flexy hose ferrules becoming corroded
Front floor pans corroded.
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside headlamp beam image poor
PAS fluid lead from pump area
Slight corrosion around rear suspension
Unable to see front pads
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
misting of oil around power steering pump
n/s and o/s door steps holed with corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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E51 RLJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol 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 E51 RLJ, 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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E51 RLJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1988.
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