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E125 EBL

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 EBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 80,802 miles

underside corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,790 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember holed in a few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,335 miles

underside corroded sightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,840 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,114 miles

chassis floor/pan and sills slightly corroded

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front door steps rusty

Fail 16 May 2012 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front door steps rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion front steps near prescribed area

oil leaks engine

Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion front steps near prescribed area

oil leaks engine

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 70,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,379 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,215 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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E125 EBL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E125 EBL, 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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E125 EBL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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