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E320 UTJ

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,841 mi
Last recorded36,841 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 36,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 36,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 36,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,250 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 34,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration/cracking on nearside rear outer tyre side wall

slight deterioration/cracking on offside rear outer tyre side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 33,535 miles

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

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

both outer rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

no front seats fitted to n/s of vehicle at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 32,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E320 UTJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E320 UTJ, 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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What year was E320 UTJ registered?

E320 UTJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E320 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E320 UTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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