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E164 HCW

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 HCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 55,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 54,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 52,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,845 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 49,842 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,863 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 38,969 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 36,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,834 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,503 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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E164 HCW is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E164 HCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E164 HCW?

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What year was E164 HCW registered?

E164 HCW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E164 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E164 HCW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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