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E385 JFH

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 JFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,851 miles

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

halfshaft stud missing

Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,850 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

halfshaft stud missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2007 53,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,835 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 53,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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E385 JFH is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E385 JFH, 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 E385 JFH registered?

E385 JFH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E385 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E385 JFH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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