1988 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · F404 MDL
1988 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 87,473 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F404 MDL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 87,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F404 MDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (F404 MDL) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
F404 MDL Mileage History
- 20/03/200663,019 mi
- 24/03/200663,019 mi
- 02/04/200765,700 mi+2,681 mi
- 28/03/200866,509 mi+809 mi
- 23/04/200968,607 mi+2,098 mi
- 25/03/201070,125 mi+1,518 mi
- 19/04/201172,950 mi+2,825 mi
- 13/04/201273,655 mi+705 mi
- 28/02/201374,217 mi+562 mi
- 31/01/201479,238 mi+5,021 mi
- 01/02/201479,238 mi
- 14/05/201579,611 mi+373 mi
- 14/05/201579,611 mi
- 11/05/201682,023 mi+2,412 mi
- 02/06/201782,847 mi+824 mi
- 16/06/201782,860 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/201883,371 mi+511 mi
- 21/06/201883,406 mi+35 mi
- 03/07/201985,008 mi+1,602 mi
- 10/07/201985,021 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/202085,745 mi+724 mi
- 28/07/202186,038 mi+293 mi
- 03/08/202186,040 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/202286,057 mi+17 mi
- 02/08/202386,749 mi+692 mi
- 02/08/202386,749 mi
- 29/07/202487,241 mi+492 mi
- 14/07/202587,358 mi+117 mi
- 22/07/202587,371 mi+13 mi
- 15/07/202687,470 mi+99 mi
- 17/08/202687,473 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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