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F425 PHU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 PHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,927 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 85,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,508 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise under body wax oil treatment required

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,508 miles

advise under body wax oil treatment required

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,814 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

unable to inspect front pads.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,186 miles

cannot see front pads.

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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F425 PHU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F425 PHU, 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 F425 PHU registered?

F425 PHU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F425 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F425 PHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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