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E137 XLG

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,756 mi
Last recorded1,756 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 XLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 1,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 99,039 miles

Offside Rear Inner rear wheel arch / sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,269 miles

Front suspension componants corroded but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,811 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,500 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,488 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,655 miles

veihcle has corrsion in places

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

veihcle has corrsion in places

Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,342 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front door step corroded and holed

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front door step corroded and holed

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,241 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 89,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E137 XLG is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E137 XLG, 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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E137 XLG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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