MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both b atteries (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab step in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside 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
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside front and offside front outer wheel arches have excessive corrosion
Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure near suspension nearside (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
rear exhaust clamp insecure
Both rear spring leaves are not properly aligned
Chassis corrosion must be kept under strict observation
N/S rear inside tyre side wall starting to crack
Nearside General vehicle condition MUST be kept UNDER STRICT OBSERVATION
Steering box play is just within the limit
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported behind silencer (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Within 30 cm of N /S front spring anchor bracket (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30 cm off side spring anchor bracket (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped going to LSV (3.6.B.1)
Both rear spring leaves are not properly aligned
Chassis corrosion must be kept under strict observation
N/S rear inside tyre side wall starting to crack
Parking brake effort low on offside
Steering box play is just within the limit
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front brake pads would be better replaced
rust under vechicle should be kept under strict observation
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front brake pads would be better replaced
rust under vechicle should be kept under strict observation
condition of rust on this vechicle should be kept under observation
hydraulic part of load sensing valve may be sticking
o/s front wiper blade slightly damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
condition of rust on this vechicle should be kept under observation
hydraulic part of load sensing valve may be sticking
o/s front wiper blade slightly damaged
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
batteries are not secured
both rear spring leafs are not properly lined up
electric wires rubbing steering shaft & tied to brake pipes at silincer box
part of exhaust system not fully secured
plastic tank at rear not fully secured
rust & chassis repairs can not be properly assessed because of chassis protection paint ( keep under observation )
slight bind in n/s rear brake
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
batteries are not secured
both rear spring leafs are not properly lined up
electric wires rubbing steering shaft & tied to brake pipes at silincer box
part of exhaust system not fully secured
plastic tank at rear not fully secured
rust & chassis repairs can not be properly assessed because of chassis protection paint ( keep under observation )
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s of windscreen /slight crack lowwer section
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
fluid leak from n/s/r hub
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F601 EVM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F601 EVM, 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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F601 EVM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 1988.
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