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E214 BWC

1987 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

29,412 mi
Last recorded29,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 BWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2016 29,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 28,347 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion o/s/f arch

Fail 24 Jan 2015 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

6 0f 8 rear leaf spring u bolts not through lock nut customer said lock tight used

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

batterys loose but not going to fall out

o/s/f step arch excessive out of area

o/s/r lens damaged

passenger front seat movement

side load locker corroded re-lined

sills corroding and body panels no sharps

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,549 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop shaft centre bearing worn (middle bearing)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,942 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 22,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,278 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft Mis-aligned

Propshaft centre bearing supports worn

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

n/s carraige box corroded.

o/s inner step corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 46,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Propshaft Mis-aligned

Propshaft centre bearing supports worn

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

n/s carraige box corroded.

o/s inner step corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,191 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,164 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,130 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E214 BWC is a 1987 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E214 BWC, 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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E214 BWC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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