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E295 SVM

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE295 SVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas have been plated and undersealed around the entire underside outer sills also (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to wheel arch seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes on rear springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is fitted with left hand drive lamps and has masks fitted to give a flat beam pattern prior to export

Fail 12 Jun 2024 91,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas have been plated and undersealed around the entire underside outer sills also (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to wheel arch seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes on rear springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is fitted with left hand drive lamps and has masks fitted to give a flat beam pattern prior to export

Fail 15 May 2024 91,142 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seam to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,610 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,859 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 Tyres cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 88,298 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 87,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,802 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,871 miles

steering rack wet,

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack wet,

Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,075 miles

n/s/f shocker wet, o/s sill corroded outside prescribed area,

Fail 30 Nov 2012 81,075 miles

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

n/s/f shocker wet, o/s sill corroded outside prescribed area,

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,135 miles

handbake high, o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s inner drop sill corroded and holed outside prscribded area,

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,135 miles

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

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

handbake high, o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s inner drop sill corroded and holed outside prscribded area,

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,150 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,150 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 78,147 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspect repair to front & rear vallance

suspect repair to n/s/f chassi & iner wing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 78,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracking to tyerwall o/s/f

suspect repair to o/s/f chassi

suspect repair to rear vallance

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,757 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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E295 SVM is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 E295 SVM, 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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E295 SVM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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