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E402 GLW

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE402 GLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 47,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,222 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,856 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,911 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,517 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,517 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,356 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 39,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,373 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,373 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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E402 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E402 GLW, 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 E402 GLW registered?

E402 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E402 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E402 GLW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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