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F556 EKR

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,291 mi
Last recorded98,291 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 EKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 98,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to back (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper cross member has large hole caused by corrosion but not a structural area

Offside Front rear of foot step and sill area excessively corroded but not near a structural area

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting to show cracks

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 8 May 2018 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch rotted away from wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area by front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front bumper cross member has large hole caused by corrosion but not a structural area

Offside Front rear of foot step and sill area excessively corroded but not near a structural area

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting to show cracks

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 20 May 2017 93,904 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded

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

both rear tyre's perishing

Fail 15 May 2017 93,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded

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

both rear tyre's perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,724 miles

General corrosion arround vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,304 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE CABLE,DAMAGE TO OUTER CASING

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,304 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE CABLE,DAMAGE TO OUTER CASING

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 86,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,286 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 85,197 miles

under body chassis various srages corrosion under sealed

Fail 24 May 2008 85,197 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under body chassis various srages corrosion under sealed

Pass 19 May 2007 85,132 miles

under body chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Pass 6 May 2006 85,024 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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F556 EKR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F556 EKR, 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 F556 EKR registered?

F556 EKR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F556 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 EKR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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