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87 HW

2018 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,907 mi
Last recorded113,907 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 HW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,907 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 113,821 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lock not working (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,433 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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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87 HW is a 2018 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 69,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 87 HW, 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 8 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 87 HW registered?

87 HW is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is 87 HW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 HW shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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