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E452 DJM

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 DJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,354 miles

alternator loose and out of line.

corrosion under front arches and floor.

rear floor ,arches .inner and outer sills and bodywork poor.

some front brake imbalance.

water tank insecure.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,352 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

alternator loose and out of line.

corrosion under front arches and floor.

some front brake imbalance.

water tank insecure.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,633 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,164 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,730 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,038 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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E452 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E452 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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E452 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 1987.

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