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E347 SRL

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE347 SRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,544 miles

corrosion on front steps

corrosion on rear inner arch's

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,665 miles

corrosion on n/s/f step.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on n/s/f step.

front valence corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 79,949 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,294 miles

Both front brake hose metal pipes corroded.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front brake hose metal pipes corroded.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,027 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front LEISURE BATTERY TRAY CORRODED BADLY

Offside Front Lower STEP CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,417 miles

Nearside Front CHASSIS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front STEP CORRODED

Offside LEISURE BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,417 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front CHASSIS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front STEP CORRODED

Offside LEISURE BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,143 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,143 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Temporary repair on battery retainer

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,259 miles

Temporary repair on battery retainer

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,695 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 70,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 68,598 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,089 miles

Slight cracking on sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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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E347 SRL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E347 SRL, 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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E347 SRL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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