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E36 TKE

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 TKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 80,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 79,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,439 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 74,439 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,679 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2019 72,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,886 miles

offside front tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,093 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,097 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front seat belts slow to return

rear brake hoses small crack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,103 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E36 TKE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E36 TKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E36 TKE registered?

E36 TKE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E36 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 TKE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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