CarVerify

Free Car Check

E541 ATM

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,270 mi
Last recorded28,270 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE541 ATM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,717 miles

Corrosion on under side

Pass 18 May 2015 23,295 miles

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

OSR sill panel corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 11 May 2015 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 7 May 2014 22,748 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

temporary fuel cap fitted

timing belt fouling top rad hose almost through

Fail 1 May 2014 22,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

temporary fuel cap fitted

timing belt fouling top rad hose almost through

Pass 7 May 2013 22,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Subframe 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2013 22,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Front Upper Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Subframe 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,139 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 10,139 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise unable to check front brake pads

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E541 ATM is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E541 ATM?

You can check the full history of E541 ATM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E541 ATM registered?

E541 ATM is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E541 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E541 ATM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E541 ATM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E541 ATM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.