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E600 GLL

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,817 mi
Last recorded2,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 GLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 2,817 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2025 2,817 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2021 2,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 2,428 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by top spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,651 miles

corroded hole in front cross member

corrosion near offside seat belt but not seriously weakend

play in offside lower ball joint and boot split

rust holes in nearside front step but no seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 99,073 miles

corrosion around offside seatbelt but not weakened

corrosion on front cross member and throughout underside

corrosion on nearside front step but no seat fitted

play in offside front ball joint and boot split

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,641 miles

corrosion throughout underside

brake pedal soft

nearside step in poor condition and corroded

offside lower balljoint boot split

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,288 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

driver's seat belt slow to return

front prop shaft donut broken and centre prop shaft bush deteriorated

nearside front step area corroded and holed

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

driver's seat belt slow to return

front prop shaft donut broken and centre prop shaft bush deteriorated

nearside front step area corroded and holed

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,899 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded not in any prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded not in any prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

unable to see front brake pads

vehicle has been heavly welded in places and undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

unable to see front brake pads

vehicle has been heavly welded in places and undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside door step corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,287 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

nearside door step rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,361 miles

headlights fading

slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 Jan 2011 702,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

headlamps frosted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low

play in both steering rack ends

play in nearside rear spring eye bush

play in offside front wheel bearing

signs of fuel at fuel pump

signs of fuel at injectors

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,890 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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E600 GLL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E600 GLL, 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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E600 GLL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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