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F601 EVM

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,964 mi
Last recorded37,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 EVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 37,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,315 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,315 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,203 miles

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 )

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,001 miles

o/s of windscreen /slight crack lowwer section

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,963 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 70,960 miles

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

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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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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