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E555 HPL

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 HPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,555 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 63,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,986 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At Chassis To Front Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp Beam

Fail 6 Jun 2024 61,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg and front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door check (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 61,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,416 miles

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,411 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle running too rich to be safely tested in workshop. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,052 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,236 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,187 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,602 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,602 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 35,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to vehicle. †o/s/f wiper blade split

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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E555 HPL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E555 HPL, 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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What year was E555 HPL registered?

E555 HPL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E555 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E555 HPL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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