1988 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · E125 FRD
1988 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 May 1988. Recorded mileage 52,326 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E125 FRD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 52,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E125 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (E125 FRD) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
E125 FRD Mileage History
- 21/07/200691,145 mi
- 26/07/200691,175 mi+30 mi
- 10/07/200793,808 mi+2,633 mi
- 22/07/200896,243 mi+2,435 mi
- 20/07/200997,216 mi+973 mi
- 21/04/2011598 mi-96,618 mi
- 04/05/20127,167 mi+6,569 mi
- 04/05/201313,474 mi+6,307 mi
- 03/05/201418,409 mi+4,935 mi
- 01/05/201523,070 mi+4,661 mi
- 28/05/201627,534 mi+4,464 mi
- 01/06/201732,487 mi+4,953 mi
- 22/06/201835,139 mi+2,652 mi
- 27/06/201938,017 mi+2,878 mi
- 25/03/202141,228 mi+3,211 mi
- 24/03/202244,908 mi+3,680 mi
- 24/03/202347,093 mi+2,185 mi
- 26/06/202449,430 mi+2,337 mi
- 12/06/202551,383 mi+1,953 mi
- 29/06/202652,326 mi+943 mi
Average of roughly -1,947 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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