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E203 DCH

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,711 mi
Last recorded15,711 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 DCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 15,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 15,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 15,472 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 15,313 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 13,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 13,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 13,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 13,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 12,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 12,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 11,336 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 286 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 98,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,825 miles

n/s half shaft slightly leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,364 miles

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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E203 DCH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E203 DCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E203 DCH registered?

E203 DCH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E203 DCH safe to buy?

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