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E325 OEA

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,422 mi
Last recorded63,422 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE325 OEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,422 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,925 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 62,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and tele light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,048 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front battery tray corroded

Rear doors slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,056 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near very front of van (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,659 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,002 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 49,013 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,964 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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E325 OEA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E325 OEA, 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 E325 OEA registered?

E325 OEA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E325 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E325 OEA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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