MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking diesel dripping off fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
windscreen cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail in engine bay (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre flat
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight wear in both rear leaf spring bushes (at shackle and anchor points)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight wear in both rear leaf spring bushes (at shackle and anchor points)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
main beam warning light dim
off side headlight slightly insucure
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E143 TJA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 E143 TJA, 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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E143 TJA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.
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