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E58 ETL

1988 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,722 mi
Last recorded46,722 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE58 ETL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,722 miles

Slight movement in both front king pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,699 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in both front king pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,670 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,316 miles

slight play in both king pins..

slight play in steering box..

Fail 28 Jan 2010 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

slight play in both king pins..

slight play in steering box..

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,310 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,464 miles

slight lift in king pins

suspension slightly soft

Fail 28 Aug 2007 8,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake return spring broken

o/s/r shackle mount corroded

slight lift in king pins

Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,638 miles

knock from steering column

rear tyres low

shocks soft

slight lift in king pins

Fail 2 Aug 2006 1,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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E58 ETL is a 1988 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E58 ETL, 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 E58 ETL registered?

E58 ETL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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