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E521 OJT

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

72,716 mi
Last recorded72,716 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 OJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 72,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 72,538 miles

Nearside 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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,135 miles

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

Exhaust leak and corroded

Gearbox mount slightly play

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam pattern corroded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 72,135 miles

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

Exhaust leak and corroded

Gearbox mount slightly play

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front headlamp beam pattern corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,033 miles

Both front inner sills and foot steps have corrosion.

Corrosion around both front chassis legs, repairs have been carried out.

Corrosion around nearside front shock absorber mount, repair has been carried out.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Offside front headlamp beam pattern deteriorated.

Rear chassis is corroded around the rear leaf spring mounts.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear leaf spring bushes are deteriorated.

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,033 miles

Both front inner sills and foot steps have corrosion.

Corrosion around both front chassis legs, repairs have been carried out.

Corrosion around nearside front shock absorber mount, repair has been carried out.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Offside front headlamp beam pattern deteriorated.

Rear chassis is corroded around the rear leaf spring mounts.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear leaf spring bushes are deteriorated.

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,285 miles

Nearside battery loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes imbalanced

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both steps have rust holes

rear spring bushes perished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both steps have rust holes

rear spring bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,309 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,158 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,508 miles

rust in front chassis

surface rust in chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rust in front chassis

surface rust in chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,836 miles

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

front disc pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,836 miles

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

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

front disc pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,185 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,872 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,546 miles

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

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

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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E521 OJT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 E521 OJT, 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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E521 OJT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1988.

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