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F874 HNJ

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,888 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated underframe of bonnet rusted (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept areas corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,565 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 45,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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F874 HNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F874 HNJ, 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 F874 HNJ registered?

F874 HNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F874 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F874 HNJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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