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F477 AWR

1988 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,978 mi
Last recorded84,978 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 AWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 84,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,706 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,370 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,735 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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F477 AWR is a 1988 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F477 AWR, 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 F477 AWR registered?

F477 AWR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F477 AWR safe to buy?

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