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E589 BCH

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE589 BCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,173 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underbody front to back. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 92,172 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,046 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,046 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,758 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 89,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general un derbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general un derbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 85,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,049 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 84,049 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 82,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

interior mirror missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,164 miles

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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E589 BCH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E589 BCH, 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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E589 BCH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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