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ExpiredMileage
77,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
various corrosion build up underneath
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
various corrosion build up underneath
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Various corrosion building up underneath.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills and rearpanel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wing corroded exposing a sharp edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel in centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipe at front end (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out to its structure and body in the past
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner door step (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Battery secured by cable ties
Offside Front Chassis leg corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
all exhaust hangers splitting
both front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar/roof (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar/roof (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
all exhaust hangers splitting
both front coil springs corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper door shut (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper door shut (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
both front inner wings rusted but not in prescribed area
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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E437 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.
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 E437 DJM, 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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E437 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 1987.
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