MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Carpet getting in way of belts retracting
Nearside Front Swivel pin slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Carpet getting in way of belt retracting
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Carpet getting in way of belts retracting
Nearside Front Swivel pin slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding
Offside Front Carpet getting in way of belt retracting
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front inner step corroded
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area, two holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring mount, plate not continuous seam weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Driver's seat insecure too much movement (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure too much movement (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front inner step corroded
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in propshaft centre bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in propshaft centre bearing
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
N/S/R hub damp
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
N/S/R hub damp
blow on exhaust
bonnet poor fit
front brake ferrules coirroded
fuel strap temp repair
nearside front spring hanger corroded
nearside rear hub damp
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre side wall perishing
play in steering
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
blow on exhaust
bonnet poor fit
brakes binding
front brake ferrules coirroded
front discs corroded
fuel strap temp repair
nearside front spring hanger corroded
nearside rear hub damp
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre side wall perishing
play in steering
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion fuel tank straps
heavy corrosion front discs
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion fuel tank straps
engine missfiring
heavy corrosion front discs
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E525 JVC is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E525 JVC, 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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E525 JVC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 1988.
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