CarVerify

Free Car Check

E260 FMO

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 FMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,528 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,614 miles

Front end rusty

Head light patterns poor

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,275 miles

General, age related corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,756 miles

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,747 miles

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

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,416 miles

Nearside Front outer/inner sill damaged

Vehicle underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,756 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,888 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,838 miles

offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,738 miles

all four tyres has sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,180 miles

all four tyres showing signs of age

extensive weld repairs to o/s/f and n/s/f suspension mounts,coated in underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,299 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,587 miles

both front chassis legs have previous repairs and are heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,790 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,790 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,566 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E260 FMO is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 E260 FMO, 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

How do I check the history of E260 FMO?

You can check the full history of E260 FMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E260 FMO registered?

E260 FMO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1988.

Is E260 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 FMO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E260 FMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E260 FMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.