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E425 LFA

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,534 mi
Last recorded45,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE425 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,534 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 45,121 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 44,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,027 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,412 miles

removed sun roof for mot doors

Pass 12 Apr 2008 88,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,345 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,403 miles

front wipers not cleaning very well

o/s/f headlamp pattern just within limit

puncture in n/s/f tyre

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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E425 LFA is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E425 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E425 LFA registered?

E425 LFA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E425 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E425 LFA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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