MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet distorted - latches securely with movement at outer edges
offside and nearside rear mudguards missing
Nearside 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E409 GRE is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 E409 GRE, 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 E409 GRE registered?
E409 GRE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E409 GRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E409 GRE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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