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F503 GJA

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,791 mi
Last recorded7,791 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 GJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 7,791 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 7,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear leaf spring mounting points/chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 7,371 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 7,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 6,718 miles

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

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 2 Jun 2021 6,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Dec 2018 588 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 588 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.877 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,769 miles

Brake performance not tested failure of offside rear brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,948 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,175 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

floor pan front to back in various places are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear leaf springs bushes front and rear are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no play was present

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,702 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 76,653 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,315 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,877 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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F503 GJA is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F503 GJA, 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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F503 GJA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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