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E487 ANM

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 ANM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,772 miles

Both front tyres have surface cracks in tread

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

Front exhaust mounting rubber split

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2014 80,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,382 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,382 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,661 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,483 miles

wiper blades need replacing

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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E487 ANM is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E487 ANM, 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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E487 ANM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E487 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E487 ANM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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