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E427 XDV

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,460 mi
Last recorded39,460 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 XDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2021 32,678 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 32,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 29,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 232,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 199,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 164,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 131,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 97,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 996,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 966,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 93,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 89,959 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 89,860 miles

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

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

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

imbalance on front brakes.

n/s front top shock mounting area corroded.

Pass 19 May 2007 86,725 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 May 2006 83,751 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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E427 XDV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E427 XDV, 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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E427 XDV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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