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E177 WGG

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

2,805 mi
Last recorded2,805 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 WGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,805 miles

slight play in near side front king pin

Fail 4 Apr 2012 1,962 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

corrosion to both front lower steps

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

corrosion to rear crossmember and chassis

multiple repairs to front crossmember and chassis rails

offside front pannel corroded just outside prescribed area

offside head lamp partially insecure

offside rear brake drum back plate damp

rear brake imballance high

rear diff damp

repairs to front outer wheel arches folded under unable to fully inspect condition of weld

supect repairs to rear chassis

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

weld repair to offside front bulk head

Pass 4 Apr 2012 1,962 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

corrosion to both front lower steps

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

corrosion to rear crossmember and chassis

multiple repairs to front crossmember and chassis rails

offside front pannel corroded just outside prescribed area

offside head lamp partially insecure

offside rear brake drum back plate damp

rear brake imballance high

rear diff damp

repairs to front outer wheel arches folded under unable to fully inspect condition of weld

supect repairs to rear chassis

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

weld repair to offside front bulk head

Pass 20 Apr 2011 987 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all previouse mot welding repair work has been heavily sealed deemed to meet requirements

corrosion to nearside door step

corrosion to nearside inner wing in engine compartment

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear chassis on both sides

damp around offside rear brake back plate possible fluid leak

damp around rear diff

free play at steering wheel

nearside front leaf spring starting to invert

offside headlamp partially insecure

parking brake warning lamp not working

poor welding repair to both rear chassis rails

rear brake imbalance high close to excessive

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

Fail 20 Apr 2011 987 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all previouse mot welding repair work has been heavily sealed deemed to meet requirements

corrosion to nearside door step

corrosion to nearside inner wing in engine compartment

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear chassis on both sides

damp around offside rear brake back plate possible fluid leak

damp around rear diff

free play at steering wheel

nearside front leaf spring starting to invert

offside headlamp partially insecure

parking brake warning lamp not working

poor welding repair to both rear chassis rails

rear brake imbalance high close to excessive

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

Fail 4 Apr 2011 981 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Close to excessive lift in nearside kingpin

Excess corrosion to nearside sill very close to seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Foremost body mounting bolts poorly fitted

Front spring front and rear bushes worn

Handbrake pivot pins seized

Low effort to offside rear service and park brake

Nearside front flexable brake hose banjo coupling damp

Nearside mirror secured with tape

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear spring leaves slightly splayed

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Oil contamination to offside rear hub

Poor weld repairs to rear spring rear hanger prescribed areas

Propshaft centre support worn

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight play at steering wheel (steering box fitted)

Steering column lower bush worn

Steering heavy

Pass 16 Feb 2010 170,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,030 miles

Chassis corroded.

Front wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S and N/s front seatbelts marked.

Spring bushes perishing.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 14,496 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Chassis corroded.

Front wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S and N/s front seatbelts marked.

Spring bushes perishing.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 14,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side rear axle/brake back plate area fluid area damp ???

water laying top air filter/ corroded/ water could get into inlet area?????

Fail 9 Oct 2008 14,435 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air filter deteriorated/corroded/noisy/two bolts missing / water access into inlet/engine ???

fluid leak rear hubs/axle area slightly???

Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air filter deteriorated/corroded/noisy/two bolts missing / water access into inlet/engine ???

fluid leak rear hubs/axle area slightly???

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 12,249 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter element dirty/air filter top corroded by water???engine smokes blue slightly,smoke emissions close too limits

both door mirror glasses tapped on????

fluid leak off side rear hub area slightly/on shoes???linings

near side rear outer tyre treads/side wall slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,298 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2006 11,294 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

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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E177 WGG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 E177 WGG, 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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E177 WGG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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