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E278 FOO

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

3,583 mi
Last recorded3,583 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 FOO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 3,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 2,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,281 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 94,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,323 miles

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

n/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,229 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 74,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 73,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 72,849 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,123 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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E278 FOO is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E278 FOO, 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 E278 FOO registered?

E278 FOO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E278 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 FOO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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