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A25 NPC

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

302,065 mi
Last recorded302,065 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 NPC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 302,065 miles

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

underbody painted in underseal

Pass 31 Mar 2025 299,434 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2024 299,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside wheel arches are corroded

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

both inner and outer sills have light corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 299,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wheel arches are corroded

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

both inner and outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 289,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 277,830 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 267,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate cracked

headlight beam pattern slightly faded

wiper blades slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2013 254,933 miles

Headlamp beam pattern faded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 242,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

slightly play on steering rack (both sides)

Pass 20 May 2011 228,588 miles

no spare wheel

slight corrosion to rear doors

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 212,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 189,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 177,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 158,667 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 153,858 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 153,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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A25 NPC is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 A25 NPC, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 NPC registered?

A25 NPC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A25 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 NPC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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