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E304 FBV

1987 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE304 FBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 93,843 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 93,730 miles

Central Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 93,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,830 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,816 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,574 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,913 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Both front outriggers badly corroded

Front part of offside outer sill corroded and offside front inner lower door step corroded and rear chassis corroding slightly

Front wheel arches corroded

Vehicle has extensive corrosion to underside

Pass 30 May 2014 87,536 miles

Auxillary belt/pulley noisy

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front sills rotted out

Fail 29 May 2014 87,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Auxillary belt/pulley noisy

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front sills rotted out

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,409 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,149 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,371 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 79,782 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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E304 FBV is a 1987 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E304 FBV, 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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E304 FBV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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