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E506 ATM

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 ATM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,346 miles

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

under body has age relatede corrosion in various places

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,542 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 52,140 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

welding difficult to assess

Fail 23 May 2017 52,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 51,278 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,763 miles

nearside rear outer tyre perrished

offside and nearside rear leaf springs has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,241 miles

offside and nearside rear leaf springs have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,454 miles

corrosion on nearside sill outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,438 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 30,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise 8 seats fitted and belts tested

slight seepage steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,845 miles

advise 8 seats fitted and belts tested

slight seepage steering box

Fail 30 May 2009 29,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,479 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,201 miles

20% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r rear outer sill and n/s/r rear outer sill close to seatbelt mounts

damage to both front lower sills

o/s/r outer tyre under inflated

rear axle leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

20% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

damage to both front lower sills

o/s/r outer tyre under inflated

rear axle leak

Fail 17 Feb 2007 25,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,131 miles

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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E506 ATM is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E506 ATM, 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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E506 ATM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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