MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in kingpins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Bed mountings missing some bolts and moutings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All suspension mounting repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in kingpins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Bed mountings missing some bolts and moutings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All suspension mounting repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Braking area reduced on inner faces of both front brake discs
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake hose ferrules corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake hose ferrules corroded
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body marker light not working
corrosion on nearside cab step
nearside battery insecure
signs of movement between front axle and springs
various gearbox bellhousing bolts missing
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body marker light not working
corrosion on nearside cab step
nearside battery insecure
signs of movement between front axle and springs
various gearbox bellhousing bolts missing
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlight aims on lower limits
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension prescribed area repairs (shocker)heavily undersealed not allowing proper inspection
some free play at steering wheel not excessive
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlight aims on lower limits
some free play at steering wheel not excessive
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre front seat belt removed
n/s + o/s front brake hose metal end pipes corrosion visible
o/s front door step/inner sill corrosion visible
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/s + o/s front brake hose metal end pipes corrosion visible.
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s front door step/inner sill corrosion visible.
Damp around fuel pipe above front exhaust pipe.
N/s + o/s front flexible brake pipe metal end fittings some corrosion visible.
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Some corrosion visible around o/s door step.
Some movement detected in drivers seat
front brake discs slightly corroded.
slight lift to n/s + o/s front king pins/bushes.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s + o/s front brake discs slight corrosion visible.
n/s + o/s front flexible brake hose , metal unions slight corrosion visible.
o/s door step/inner sill corrosion visible.
O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERULE SLIGHT CORROSION
SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S DOOR STEP
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E500 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 E500 MWD, 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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E500 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 1987.
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