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E455 DJM

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 DJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,191 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both corners of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,322 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner steps getting weak with corrosion

Fail 31 May 2017 73,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

offside and nearside front inner steps getting weak with corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,218 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

front shockabsorbers getting weak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,166 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 69,298 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 67,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 67,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 64,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,555 miles

front brake hose metal section corroded

winscreen slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hose metal section corroded

near side inner sill badly corroded - suggest attention

winscreen slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,061 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,379 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 54,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 54,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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E455 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E455 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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E455 DJM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E455 DJM safe to buy?

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