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E195 GSR

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

69,778 mi
Last recorded69,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE195 GSR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 69,778 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 69,771 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,917 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,442 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,635 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)

body and chassis corroded

drivers door corroded

unable to assess front brake pads for mot purposes

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,393 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)

body and chassis corroded

drivers door corroded

unable to assess front brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe rotten through. (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Alternator adjuster loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,867 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rust settling on the chassis

Pass 4 May 2012 57,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 57,087 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,766 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise corrosion front crossmember

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise corrosion front crossmember

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,415 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,780 miles

surface corrossion around o/s and n/s rear back leaf spring mounts

Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,774 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrossion around o/s and n/s rear back leaf spring mounts

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,726 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,644 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,644 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,198 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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E195 GSR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E195 GSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E195 GSR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1988.

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