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E52 WGC

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,041 mi
Last recorded65,041 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 WGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,041 miles

corrosion around wheel arches

drivers seat belt retractor slightly weak

engine oil leaks

exhaust system mounts in poor condition

front lower cross member rusty

offside outer sill holed and corroded just outside drivers seat belt prescribed area

rear doors corroded

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight play in steering rack arms

windscreen delaminating on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,019 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,045 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Doors and Arches have corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Doors and Arches have corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,376 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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E52 WGC is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E52 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E52 WGC registered?

E52 WGC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E52 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E52 WGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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