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E373 ODE

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

76,923 mi
Last recorded76,923 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 ODE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 76,923 miles

Exhaust tailbox catching towbar

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Step and floorpan corroded, (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Front Step and floorpan corroded, (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside inner sills corroded in middle of body

Rear quarter panels corroded (Both)

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 76,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust tailbox catching towbar

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Step and floorpan corroded, (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Front Step and floorpan corroded, (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside inner sills corroded in middle of body

Rear quarter panels corroded (Both)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front front of step corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner center inner sills corroding (not within a prescribed area)

Rear floor pan corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust knocking against towbar

rear quarter panels corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,622 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Inner sills corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 25 Oct 2021 75,605 miles

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Inner sills corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,255 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubbers perishing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front step corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheelarch corroding

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,075 miles

All Wheel Arches Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose corroded Fuel Hose To Carburettor perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Center Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Area Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All Wheel Arches Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose corroded Fuel Hose To Carburettor perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,163 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 cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre mirror missing

corrosion to nsf inner wing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 71,800 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre mirror missing

corrosion to nsf inner wing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,812 miles

some amount oif smoke emitted on tickover

some areas of corrosion and some holing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,622 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,604 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust rubber deteriated but still supporting exhaust

n/s/f tyre cracked on thread no cords showing

o/s/f tyre cracked on thread no cords showing

rumble from diff when spinning wheels

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,450 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,442 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,556 miles

Both outer sills becoming corroded

Drivers door step holed at front

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both outer sills becoming corroded

Drivers door step holed at front

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,786 miles

Both outer sills becoming corroded

Drivers door step holed at the front

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,516 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,511 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s front steps holed/rusty

o/s wiper blade insecure at end

o/s/r tyre close to limit + cracks in side-wall

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,313 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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E373 ODE 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 60.7%.

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 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 E373 ODE, 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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E373 ODE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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