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E248 EGX

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 EGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 63,709 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 63,623 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,546 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,538 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,931 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,931 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,238 miles

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated.

Near side door step deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake discs badly pitted.

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated.

Near side door step deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,667 miles

slight play in os seat

Fail 22 May 2009 56,667 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in os seat

Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,365 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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E248 EGX is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E248 EGX, 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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What year was E248 EGX registered?

E248 EGX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E248 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E248 EGX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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