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E568 EJX

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,982 mi
Last recorded14,982 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 EJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 14,982 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

front cross member corroded

general body corrosion

windscreen pillars corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 14,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to raer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside head lamp cracked

unable to see front brake pads suggest inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2019 14,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fouling wheel mounting bracket not attached (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to raer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside head lamp cracked

unable to see front brake pads suggest inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 14,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 14,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Box section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Engine has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 14,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pedal very spongy

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

Hand brake has excess travel

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,131 miles

both front tyres cracked

front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

play in driver front seat near excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2016 11,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked

front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

play in driver front seat near excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,764 miles

oil leak engine sump

Fail 16 Jun 2014 10,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,654 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 10,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,954 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 9,936 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corosion to osf roof

Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 9,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 9,571 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,809 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 8,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,418 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 8,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 7,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 7,469 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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E568 EJX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 E568 EJX, 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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E568 EJX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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