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E326 BCA

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 BCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 60,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 59,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,829 miles

battery slightly insecure

both front brake hose ferrels corroded and covered in grease

both front wishbone front bushes cracked and perished

corrosion both front chassis legs

rear lower body panels slightly insecure

slight engine oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf outer wheel arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in front shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose all rear lower panels both sides slightly insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,570 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,702 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of belt, contaminated with fuel (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury boor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,667 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 49,644 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2016 48,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 48,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 47,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 47,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,934 miles

corrosion to both front suspension mounting points

exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

offside mirror cracked but still provides a view to rear

Fail 1 May 2014 46,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both front suspension mounting points

exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

offside mirror cracked but still provides a view to rear

Pass 2 May 2013 46,296 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 46,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2012 46,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,946 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHING AND CRACKING

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES GETTIN WORN

N/S AND O/S/R LEAF SPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHING AND CRACKING

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 41,593 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,638 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s washer partly blocked

slight play im steering rack

sound deadening lying on exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s washer partly blocked

no battery light

slight play im steering rack

sound deadening lying on exhaust

Pass 10 May 2008 39,687 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 39,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 34,949 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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E326 BCA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E326 BCA, 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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E326 BCA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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