MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,319 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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E550 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E550 GLW, 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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How do I check the history of E550 GLW?
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What year was E550 GLW registered?
E550 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1988.
Is E550 GLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E550 GLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E550 GLW have outstanding finance?
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