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E603 JEH

1987 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

45,372 mi
Last recorded45,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 JEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 45,372 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member coming apart on seams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step on old repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced on old repairs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step in no of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in no of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced midle on old repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel pips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,435 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel pips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 42,692 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

h/lamps faded

Fail 3 May 2017 42,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure fouling steering (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

h/lamps faded

Pass 12 May 2016 41,277 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

centre prop mount worn

h/lamps faded

Fail 3 May 2016 412,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

centre prop mount worn

h/lamps faded

rust to step areas

Pass 21 May 2015 39,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front inner steps holed

dash lights dim

Fail 8 May 2015 39,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front inner steps holed

dash lights dim

Pass 17 May 2014 38,029 miles

Oil leak

rust to front chassis

Fail 2 May 2014 380,105 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rust to front chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,775 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 324,224 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 323,901 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air filter insecure

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split at edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 323,358 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

advises ? class off vehicle weight plate not found re mot as last year

advises center prop and rear u/j worn

advises o/s/r inner tyer soft

Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,160 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,266 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,245 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E603 JEH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 E603 JEH, 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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E603 JEH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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