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E456 TUM

1987 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,694 mi
Last recorded61,694 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 TUM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,694 miles

N/S/R rear outer tyre has cracking of the sidewall

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre propshaft bush worn

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

major oil leak from the engine

Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,649 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre propshaft bush worn

damage to the windscreen outside of swept area

major oil leak from engine

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,863 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system rusty but gas tight

exstensive welding repairs and plating throughout body and chassis

wind screen has damage outside swept airea

Fail 27 Oct 2005 53,862 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

battery insecure

exhaust system not standard but sound condition

ingress of rust into vehicle structure much welding and plating throughout

wind screen has damage out side swept airea

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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E456 TUM is a 1987 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E456 TUM, 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 E456 TUM registered?

E456 TUM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E456 TUM safe to buy?

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