1988 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · F503 GJA
1988 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 7,791 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F503 GJA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 7,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F503 GJA Mileage History
- 01/07/20227,131 mi
- 04/05/20237,371 mi+240 mi
- 08/05/20267,769 mi+398 mi
- 21/05/20267,791 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F503 GJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (F503 GJA) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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