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E511 UNT

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,343 mi
Last recorded12,343 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 UNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2023 12,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side components

Fail 5 Nov 2023 12,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side components

Fail 21 Oct 2023 12,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door frame/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to front from brake bias (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 120,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,990 miles

nearside front door corroded

offside front door corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 11,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure nearside locking pod (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' windscreen wiper parking in drivers view (8.3.1b)

nearside front door corroded

offside front door corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,674 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt not attached (5.2.4a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers are staying in middle of screen (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers door rusting badly and sharp edges (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger door dusting badly and sharp edges (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load passenger buckle insecure (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,778 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

wipers do not park automaticlly

Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

wipers do not park automaticlly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2012 60,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 60,461 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 8 May 2010 60,424 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 8 May 2010 60,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,038 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 6,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,351 miles

corrosion nearside front chasis

corrosion offside front chasis

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,247 miles

frt and rear tyres perished

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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E511 UNT is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E511 UNT, 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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E511 UNT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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