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E481 JSL

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 JSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,163 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise near side front wheel brg possibly starting to fail light rumble felt when rotating wheel not excessive at this stage.

rear reg plate starting to de-laminate advise.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front wheel brg starting to fail possibly. light rumble-hard to detect, advise check

rear reg plate starting to de-laminate advise.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 92,355 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,350 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

advise wiring wrapped around servo pipe (metal end) item must be removed before re-test.

front brake pads very low advise replacement.

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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E481 JSL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E481 JSL, 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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E481 JSL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1987.

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