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E185 UFY

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 UFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,274 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking

power steering drive belt needs adjustment

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,029 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,743 miles

brake drag at nearside rear

Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,742 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake drag at nearside rear

offside rear door handle needs attention

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear loading door handle damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear loading door handle damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,617 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front box member poor

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,879 miles

bonnet has slight play in closed position

brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion to n/s and o/s front wheel arches

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s rear sill panel

Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

bonnet has slight play in closed position

brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion to n/s and o/s front wheel arches

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s rear sill panel

slight noise at o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 36,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,331 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

o/s/f sring slightly weakened

o/s/f suspension prescribed area slightly corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,324 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,746 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 19,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E185 UFY is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E185 UFY, 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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E185 UFY is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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