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E143 TJA

1987 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 TJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 31,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,629 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 25,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 21,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,074 miles

main beam warning light dim

off side headlight slightly insucure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,138 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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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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