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E423 ATN

1987 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 ATN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 54,684 miles

Front brake dicscs pitted and pads worn low.

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded.

Offside front inner step corroded.

Underbody corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 54,684 miles

Front brake dicscs pitted and pads worn low.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded.

Offside front inner step corroded.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,998 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,997 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,992 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,867 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 47,867 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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E423 ATN is a 1987 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E423 ATN, 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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E423 ATN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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