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E68 LYF

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,394 mi
Last recorded23,394 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 LYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2007 23,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

offside front brake pipe at hose starting to corrode

power sterring hoses loose

propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,880 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 27 Nov 2006 14,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Battery insecure

chips in windscreen

corrosion undearside/chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,396 miles

see previous advisory

Fail 11 Oct 2005 10,289 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

battery insecure

body cab bulkhead corroded

fuel tank mounting straps slightly corroded

nearside mirror broken

oil leak

power steering pipes insecure

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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E68 LYF is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E68 LYF, 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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What year was E68 LYF registered?

E68 LYF is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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