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E429 ERK

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,889 mi
Last recorded46,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 ERK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 46,889 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lots of underbody surface rust

nearside & offside front king pins have movement (lift)

nearside rear inner tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

all spring bushes poor condition

chassia in poor condition

damadge to windscreen

exhaust rubbers split

slight lift in king pins

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 39,773 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,539 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,604 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 58,515 miles

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

both front springs shackle bushes in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,584 miles

advanced corrosion of front springs anchor mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,588 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight lift in king pins

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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E429 ERK is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E429 ERK, 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 E429 ERK registered?

E429 ERK is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E429 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 ERK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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