1988 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E26 FGY
1988 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 95,185 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E26 FGY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 95,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 FGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (E26 FGY) between May 2007 and May 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
E26 FGY Mileage History
- 10/05/200784,141 mi
- 21/06/200885,105 mi+964 mi
- 27/08/200986,391 mi+1,286 mi
- 31/07/201486,693 mi+302 mi
- 11/09/201486,702 mi+9 mi
- 30/09/201590,241 mi+3,539 mi
- 31/05/201791,580 mi+1,339 mi
- 02/06/201791,610 mi+30 mi
- 28/04/201893,476 mi+1,866 mi
- 05/05/201893,480 mi+4 mi
- 07/06/201994,690 mi+1,210 mi
- 20/06/201994,692 mi+2 mi
- 25/05/202195,169 mi+477 mi
- 07/06/202195,174 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/202295,185 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 15 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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