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E124 FYJ

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE124 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,303 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis & suspension components (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills & body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play boots covering both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm upper and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes deteriorated

vehicle is heavily modified from standard with numerous adaptations, the impact of the overall rigidity and alignment of components cannot be fully assessed

Fail 17 Jun 2025 75,284 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch ineffective, wires being bridged (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis & suspension components (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills & body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play boots covering both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm upper and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes deteriorated

vehicle is heavily modified from standard with numerous adaptations, the impact of the overall rigidity and alignment of components cannot be fully assessed

Pass 7 May 2024 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm upper and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis& suspension mountings heavily modified (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both front track rod ends are covered by rubber tubing, unable to assess joint or boot

steering damper bushes deteriorated and one missing

vehicle is heavily modified from standard with numerous adaptations, the impact of the overall rigidity and alignment of components cannot be fully assessed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated universal joint has already failed but not engaged or rotating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned osr not working, nsr is working (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm upper and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis& suspension mountings heavily modified (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both front track rod ends are covered by rubber tubing, unable to assess joint or boot

steering damper bushes deteriorated and one missing

vehicle is heavily modified from standard with numerous adaptations, the impact of the overall rigidity and alignment of components cannot be fully assessed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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E124 FYJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E124 FYJ, 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 E124 FYJ registered?

E124 FYJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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