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E226 KYK

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 KYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,850 miles

Battery insecure

Caravan body detteriating in places -out of prescribed areas.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Caravan body detteriating in places -out of prescribed areas.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,690 miles

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,411 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 70,392 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,955 miles

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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E226 KYK is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,755cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E226 KYK, 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

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What year was E226 KYK registered?

E226 KYK is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E226 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 KYK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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