MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
vehicle has corrosion on various places
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
vehicle has corrosion on various places
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
tow bar fog light not working
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
nearside inner under sill corroded
offside centre corroded under sill outer and inner
tow bar fog light not working
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear hand brake efficiency slightly low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r wheel arches corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E553 SKL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 E553 SKL, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E553 SKL registered?
E553 SKL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E553 SKL safe to buy?
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