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E450 XDV

1987 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,431 mi
Last recorded64,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 XDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,882 miles

brake pipes are covered in under seal and unable to inspect for corrosion

corrosion to cab floor and has welding repairs to inside

corrosion to inner sills and steps not in perscribed areas

crack in windscreen in upper section not affecting drivers view of the road

drivers seat insecure on rails

exhaust has a minor leak

exyensive welding repairs to chassis

fog light switch is slightly insecure

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle

n/s headlamp is slightly deterioated and aim is low

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly displaced

o/s/r shock absorber casing broken and hanging down

o/s/r tyres close to conacting

seat belt webbings are damaged and frayed

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

centre propshaft bearing is badly worn and has play

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,882 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

brake pipes are covered in under seal and unable to inspect for corrosion

corrosion to cab floor and has welding repairs to inside

corrosion to inner sills and steps not in perscribed areas

crack in windscreen in upper section not affecting drivers view of the road

drivers seat insecure on rails

exhaust has a minor leak

exyensive welding repairs to chassis

fog light switch is slightly insecure

heavy surface corrosion to complete undervehicle

n/s headlamp is slightly deterioated and aim is low

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly displaced

o/s/r shock absorber casing broken and hanging down

o/s/r tyres close to conacting

seat belt webbings are damaged and frayed

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

centre propshaft bearing is badly worn and has play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,437 miles

brake pipes have been tied out of clips and have been painted

complete chassis has extensive welding repairs and has surface corrosion

corrosion to floor area

crack in windscreen in upper section not affecting drivers view of road

drivers seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

drivers seat is moving on rails

fog light switch slightly insecure

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/f inner sill/step areas

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly splayed

o/s/r shock absorber cowling broken and insecure

propshaft centre bearing has play

rear brakes are noisy

wiring accross chassis slightly insecure and close to steering UJ

Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes have been tied out of clips and have been painted

complete chassis has extensive welding repairs and has surface corrosion

corrosion to floor area

crack in windscreen in upper section not affecting drivers view of road

drivers seat is moving on rails

fog light switch slightly insecure

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/f inner sill/step areas

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly splayed

o/s/r shock absorber cowling broken and insecure

propshaft centre bearing has play

rear brakes are noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,436 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

o/s/r shock shroud missing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,434 miles

spec locking pin missing

airbox and washer bottle insecure

complete vehicle in very poor condition

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to sills and outriggers

damage to o/s/f outer wheel arches

extensive welding repairs to floor and chassis

floor welded from inside

front roadwheels close to fouling wheel arches

front tyres are slightly out of shape

inner arches and steps heavily corroded

n/s headlamp aim is dull and weak

n/s/r brake is noisy

radiator insecure

spec lift ram leaking

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

vehicle has a rough idle

centre propshaft bearing worn

propshaft mounting plate heavily corroded and weak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,423 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

airbox and washer bottle loose under bonnet

complete vehicle in very poor condition

corrosion to outer vehicle

corrosion to sills and outriggers

damage to o/s/f outer wheel arch

exhaust baffles loose inside silencer

extensive welding repairs to floor and chassis

floor has been welded from inside

front tyres are slightly out of shape

front wheels close to fouling wheels

inner arches and steps heavily corroded

n/s headlamp aim is dull and weak

n/s/r brake is noisy

radiator insecure

spec lift ram leaking

spec locking pin missing

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

vehicle running rough

centre propshaft bearing worn

propshaft mounting plate corroded and weak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,641 miles

corrosion to inner sills and steps

corrosion to outer vehicle

front wheels are close to fouling wheel arches

seat belt webbings damaged

spec locking pin missing

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,633 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat belt webbing damaged and retracting mechanism lazy

spec locking pin missing

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

wheels are very close to fouling arches

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust is in poor condition and has slight leaks

extensive welding rerpairs to chassis

front tyres close to fouling bumpers

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

horn note is poor

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly displaced

propshaft centre bearing is worn

rear brakes are imbalenced

spec lift locking pin is missing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear light clusters are broken

corrosion to front steps

exhaust has repairs and is in poor condition and has slight blows

exhaust is slightly insecure

extensive welding repairs to chassis

front bumper support brackets are corroded away

front tyres very close to fouling bumpers

horn has a poor note

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly displaced

o/s/r outer tyre is flat

propshaft centre bearing is badly worn

spec lift locking pin is missing

surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear light clusters are broken

corrosion to front steps

exhaust is in poor condition and is slightly insecure

extensive welding repairs to chassis

front bumper is very close to roadwheels

front bumper support brackets are completely corroded away

horn has poor note

o/s/r leaf spring is slightly displaced

propshaft bearing is heavily worn

rear brakes are very noisy

spec locking pin is missing

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 53,860 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to front steps

extensive repairs to vehicle chassis

front bumper very close to roadwheels

horn has a slight poor note

imbalance in rear brakes

o/s/f and centre belts slightly damaged

o/s/r plate lamp missing

slight corrosion to front outer arches

spec locking pin missing

surface corrosion to complete undervehicle

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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E450 XDV is a 1987 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E450 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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E450 XDV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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