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E149 BMV

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 BMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,817 miles

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

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

front inner lower panel has heavy corrosion starting.left rear inner wheel arch/sill panel starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,531 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 53,522 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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E149 BMV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E149 BMV, 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 E149 BMV registered?

E149 BMV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E149 BMV safe to buy?

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