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F720 EGP

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,355 mi
Last recorded146,355 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 EGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 146,355 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting area "Inner wheel arch" (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring anchor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis heavily covered in underseal

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Step corroded to excess

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple previous patch repairs carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 142,960 miles

Bonnet heavily corroded

Chassis heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Body wing corroded badly

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between axle beam and stub axle

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded badly

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body wing badly corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple welding patch repairs done previously (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 141,757 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Chassis heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Nearside Front Outer wing heavily corroded

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer wing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis multiple welded patches.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chassis condition covered in under seal

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing corroded above

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis condition covered in under seal

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing corroded above

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,955 miles

Central Rear prop shaft central bearing mount corrosion

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seal all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 134,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting to chassi (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear prop shaft central bearing mount corrosion

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seal all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,060 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Unable to check chassis corrosion fully due to application of undersealant

Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,212 miles

Speedometer illumination dim

Unable to carry out full inspection due to heavy application of underbody sealant

Fail 12 May 2014 12,108 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to carry out full inspection of vehicle due to heavy application of underbody sealant

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 11,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 10,350 miles

Full inspection of vehicle underbody not possible due to heavy application of underbody sealant

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,350 miles

Full inspection of vehicle underbody not possible due to heavy application of underbody sealant

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,524 miles

Excessive corrosion drivers step area not in prescribed area

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Inside surfaces of both doors have sharp edges due to corrosion

Unable to carry out full inspection of vehicle underside due to heavy application of undersbody sealant

Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 2,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 2,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 99,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 99,533 miles

Centre Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiperblades worn

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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F720 EGP is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 F720 EGP, 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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F720 EGP is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 1988.

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