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ExpiredMileage
176,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NOTE:front and rear chassis, crossmembers and outriggers in advanced stage of severe corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery insecure
drivers seat damaged
exhaust corroded and rubber mounts cracking
front wheel arches corroded and repaired with tape
nearside mirror incorrect size and repaired with tape
offside front sill, inner wheel arch and outrigger severe corrosion
offside wiper blade split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
NOTE:front and rear chassis, crossmembers and outriggers in advanced stage of severe corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery insecure
drivers seat damaged
exhaust corroded and rubber mounts cracking
front wheel arches corroded and repaired with tape
nearside mirror incorrect size and repaired with tape
offside front sill, inner wheel arch and outrigger severe corrosion
offside wiper blade split
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
battery insecure
drivers seat damaged
exhaust rubber mounts splitting
exhaust system corroded
nearside mirror incorrect size and repaired with tape
offside front and nearside front wheel arches corroded and repaired with tape
offside front sill, inner wheel arch and outrigger severe corrosion
offside wiper blade splitting
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
blue smoke from engine
drivers seat worn
n/s wing mirror repaired with tape
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r inner tyre worn on edge
offside front outer wheel arch and sill repaired with tape
play at steering wheel
severe corrosion to o/s front of front step
vehicle chassis,outriggers and crossmembers in advanced stage of severe corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
blue smoke from engine
drivers seat worn
n/s wing mirror repaired with tape
o/s/f tyre repaired with tape
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r inner tyre worn on edge
severe corrosion to o/s front of front step
vehicle in a corroded condition
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
blue smoke from engine
o/s/f step corrosion (outside prescribed area)
tape on body work
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
blue smoke from engine
o/s/f step corrosion (outside prescribed area)
tape on body work
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
o/s/f inner step severe corrosion
o/s/r inner tyre worn on inside edge
rear no. plate deteriorating
vehicle in a corroded condition
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
o/s/f inner step severe corrosion
o/s/r inner tyre worn on inside edge
rear no. plate deteriorating
vehicle in a corroded condition
battery tray corroded
blue smoke from engine
exhaust mountings splitting
n/s/f tyre worn onoutside edge
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f step corrosion
o/s/r inner tyre worn on inside edge
vehicle in a generally corroded condition
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery tray corroded
blue smoke from engine
exhaust mountings splitting
n/s/f tyre worn onoutside edge
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f step corrosion
o/s/r inner tyre worn on inside edge
vehicle in a generally corroded condition
rear no. plate dirty
steering box leaking grease
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
chassis & crossmembers in a corroded condition
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
chassis & crossmembers in a corroded condition
rear no. plate dirty
steering box leaking grease
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
drivres seat badly worn
hole in outrigger o/s below cab
o/s mirror glass cracked
o/s/r & n/s/r outer chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s king pin worn
o/s step corroded
o/s top of cab corroded
rear no plate dirty
vehicle in a corroded condition
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s step severly corroded
o/s top of rear cab corroded
rear no. plate dirty
vehicle in a generaly corroded
wear in o/s king pin
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E407 JDG is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E407 JDG, 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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E407 JDG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1987.
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