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E294 PKG

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,155 mi
Last recorded146,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 PKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 146,155 miles

Chassis and body in general corroding.

Nearside rear service brake weak.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside sills below doors corroded.

Offside front chassis behind wheelarch corroded.

Oil leak.

Rear of exhaust holed and blowing.

Pass 15 May 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,004 miles

battery loos

repear plates to chassis

Fail 1 May 2012 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loos

repear plates to chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,465 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,454 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

repeare plate to chassis both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,789 miles

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

nearside outter door sill

surface rust round front spring hangers

Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,776 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

nearside outter door sill

surface rust round front spring hangers

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,866 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,696 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front steering rack slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slightly low readings on n/s rear f/brake and h/brake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,714 miles

slightly low readings on n/s rear f/brake and h/brake

Fail 20 Oct 2005 33,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 33,618 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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E294 PKG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 E294 PKG, 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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E294 PKG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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