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E566 DFV

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,071 mi
Last recorded2,071 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 DFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2005 2,071 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 2,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise exhaust mounts cracking ok time test

advise front to rear suspension floor pan brake pipes hose ferrels hand brake linkige and various parts floor pan area corroding ok at time test

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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E566 DFV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E566 DFV, 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 E566 DFV registered?

E566 DFV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E566 DFV safe to buy?

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