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E525 JVC

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,178 mi
Last recorded21,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 JVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 21,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 17,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 17,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,724 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 17,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,430 miles

Nearside Front Carpet getting in way of belts retracting

Nearside Front Swivel pin slight play

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

Offside Front Carpet getting in way of belt retracting

Fail 6 Jul 2021 17,430 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Carpet getting in way of belts retracting

Nearside Front Swivel pin slight play

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Carpet getting in way of belt retracting

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,133 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner step corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 17,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area, two holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring mount, plate not continuous seam weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure too much movement (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure too much movement (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner step corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,793 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 15,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,148 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R hub damp

Fail 30 Jun 2015 15,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R hub damp

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,132 miles

blow on exhaust

bonnet poor fit

front brake ferrules coirroded

fuel strap temp repair

nearside front spring hanger corroded

nearside rear hub damp

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

play in steering

Fail 28 Nov 2013 15,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

blow on exhaust

bonnet poor fit

brakes binding

front brake ferrules coirroded

front discs corroded

fuel strap temp repair

nearside front spring hanger corroded

nearside rear hub damp

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

play in steering

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,082 miles

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

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

corrosion fuel tank straps

heavy corrosion front discs

Fail 19 Jul 2011 14,082 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion fuel tank straps

engine missfiring

heavy corrosion front discs

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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E525 JVC is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E525 JVC, 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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E525 JVC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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