1988 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E203 DCH
1988 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 15,711 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E203 DCH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 15,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E203 DCH 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 (E203 DCH) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced STEP. (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
E203 DCH Mileage History
- 03/05/202215,313 mi
- 09/05/202315,472 mi+159 mi
- 03/05/202415,690 mi+218 mi
- 13/05/202415,711 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 196 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Custom Mk1 pre-facelift (V362)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E203 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E203DCH.
SUZUKI
RG500
CITROEN
2CV
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
PEUGEOT
205
BMW
3 SERIES
KAWASAKI
KLR600
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HONDA
VT500
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FXSTC
SUZUKI
PORSCHE
911
FORD TRANSIT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.