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E122 RTX

1987 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 RTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,585 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 52,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,214 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all welding repairs heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,469 miles

underside has arear of underseal and areas of surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,529 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,462 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 11,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear drums ballance

Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear drums ballance

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,738 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

spare tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,895 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,175 miles

corrosion near n/s raer spring mount

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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E122 RTX is a 1987 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 E122 RTX, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E122 RTX registered?

E122 RTX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E122 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 RTX 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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