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E616 JSX

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 JSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,558 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp cover loose (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen delaminated

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,555 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre propshaft bearing is broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre is flat

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,100 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 858,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,043 miles

exhaust front section corroded and pinholed

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly and badly perished 185/r14c

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2007 794,017 miles

both rear tyres peirshed

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 7 Oct 2005 77,785 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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E616 JSX is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E616 JSX, 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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E616 JSX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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